Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
As a snack in the late afternoon
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Yellow
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Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sour
Sweetish
Origin
China, India
Central America, North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
UAE
Top Exporter
Mexico
India