Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Red
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Origin
China, India
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Mexico
Poland
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. limon
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Lemon and Sour Cherry
We might think that Lemon and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Sour Cherry with peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Sour Cherry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lemon and Sour Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.