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Citrus limon - Bijapuraka, Jambira

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[[File:Citrus x limon 'Variegated Pink' - Lemon.jpg|right|thumb| '''Lemon''','''Jambira''']]
'''Citrus limon''' is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae and it is native to Asia.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Common cold}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Kidney stone}}, {{Uses|Systolic blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Acid reflux}},
{{Uses|Gastritis}}, {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Gouty diathesis}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
==Chemical Composition==All parts of the plants of citrus sp. contain coumarins and psoralins. The lemon fruits contain flavonoids and limonoids.<ref name="lemonchemical composition"/>, Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck, is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia.
The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Nimbe hannu|Nimbe hannusa=|ta=Elumichai|te=Nimma pandu|hi=Nimbu, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. The pulp and rind (zest) are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.Nilbu|en=ALime or Sour lime}}
==Nutritional value and phytochemicalsProperties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C===Rasa===Amla (sour)===Guna===Laghu (Light), providing 64% of the Daily Value in a 100 g serving . Other essential nutrientsTikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Amla (sour)===Karma===Kapha, however, have insignificant content.Vata===Prabhava===
Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins. As with other citrus fruits, they have significant concentrations of citric acid (about 47 g/l in juice).==Habit=={{Habit|Herb}}
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Ovate|Margin of leaves are conspicuously crenulate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
==Common name=Flower==={{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|Pale yellow|5|Flowers solitary or several in fascicles}}
===Fruit==={{Fruit|Ellipsoid to ovoid|7–10 mm|Fruits are yellow, ellipsoid to ovoid, narrowed at both ends, surface usually coarse and lemon scented|Apex acute|Seeds ovoid}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* '''English''' [[Tridosa davanala rasa]]* [[Nimbu panaka]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Citrus trees should be planted in a sunny and wind- protected area<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Temperate area}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Citrus lemon2007.jpg|FlowerFile:Lemon tree flower.jpg|FlowersFile:Citrus lemon not ripe.jpeg|Leaves* '''Kannada''' 2017-10- ನಿಂಬೆ26 Ripening lemons on a tree, Albufeira (2).JPG* '''Hindi''' 2017-10- 26 Ripening lemons on a tree, Albufeira (3).JPG  नींबू2017-10-26 Ripening lemons on a tree, Albufeira (4).JPG </gallery>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="lemonchemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemistry]</ref><ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://enliveayurvedalife.wikipediacom/nimbuka-citrus-acida-roxb-ayurvedic-herb/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/wikipages/Lemon wikipedia582200/details Morphology]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.almanac.com/plant/lemons-oranges Planting of lemon]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==* [https://plantvillage.psu.edu/topics/lemon/infos Lemon on plant vilage.education]* [https://www.botanical-online.com/medicinalslimonangles.htm Lemon tree on botonical online.com]* [https://www.britannica.com/plant/lemon Lemon on encyclopedea britanicca]* [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b548 Jambira on missouri botonical garden]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Rutaceae]]
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