Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
267.00 kcal
  
25
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
285.00 kcal
  
24
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
Winter
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Orange, Yellow
  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sweet, Tart
  
Sour
  
Origin
China
  
China, India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Hot, Sunny
  
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
  
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Japan
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
China
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
  
Citrus limon
  
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Eriobotrya
  
Citrus
  
Species
E. japonica
  
C. limon
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Citrus fruit