Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
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Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sour
Bitter
Origin
China, India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.57-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Italy