Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bitter
Sour
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
7-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- 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
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Mexico