Medicinal and Health Benefits of Lemon

Abstract

Today, we still understand the collaboration between plants, drugs and food. Herbal medicines have been used for many years because of their mild side effects, suitability, and influence. Citrus is a liquid plant in the family of Rutaceae. In the genus citrus, approximately 140 genera and 1300 species are present. The word lemon comes from "limon" in ancient French. There are several other lemon fruit names available. The main components of the chemical makeup are flavonoids, acids, caffeine, pectin and minerals. Many ingredients contain basic citrus oil, and limonene is the main ingredient in its odour. Lemon has many qualities, such as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, depurative, antiscorbutic, etc. Lemon essential oil is toxic, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding and radiation exposure. This article provides the information about medicinal and health benefits of lemon.