Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Citrus Limon
English Name: Lemon, Lime
Tamil Name: Elumichai Thol / எலுமிச்சை தோல்
Malayalam Name: Naranga / നാരങ്ങാ
Hindi Name: Neembu / नीम्बू
Telugu Name: Nimma pandu / నిమ్మ పండు
Description:
Citrus Limon is the botanical name of the lemon tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family. A lemon is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 to 20 feet in height. The lemon tree is native to India, China, and Myanmar. Lemon is a common citrus fruit that has an attractive color, pleasant aroma, and flavor. The lemon is a bright yellow-colored fruit that contains various skin and health benefits.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 2.8
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 0.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 8 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
- Potassium: 9.6 mg
Health Benefits:
- Dried lemon peel helps to prevent skin problems such as wrinkles, acne, dark spots, and pigmentation.
- Dried lemon peel contains a rich source of calcium and potassium that helps to maintain bone health.
- Dried lemon peel is beneficial for preventing prostate, skin, and breast cancer.
- Dried lemon peel has a fiber content that helps to control blood sugar levels.
- Dried lemon peel contains antioxidant properties that help to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
- Dried lemon peel helps to stimulate the body’s immune system.
- Dried lemon peel has antibacterial properties that help to prevent oral diseases.
- Dried lemon peel helps to reduce cholesterol levels.
Dosage of Dried Lemon Peel:
For External Use:
- Take a required amount of dried lemon peel powder and mix it with sugar and olive oil. Make a paste and apply it to the skin. Massage gently and wash it off. It helps to remove dead cells and gives glowing skin.
- Take a required amount of dried lemon peel powder and mix it with rice flour and cold milk. Make a paste and apply it to the skin. It helps to remove dirt from the face and maintains a healthy skin condition.
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