Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
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Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
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Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sour
Origin
Central America, North America
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- 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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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Mexico