Lemon
Citrus limon
Other names: Lemon
Edible plantPhoto credit: Wikimedia Commons contributor
Safety information
Safety information
Toxicity: None known (essential oil not for unsupervised internal use).
Contraindications: None notable.
Interactions: None specifically noted.
Evidence level
Documented in systematic traditional medicine literature.
Preparations
other · fruit
Part used: fruit
Traditional use: Gargle for sore throats; topical for various skin conditions; internally for colds, flu, and chest infections.
How to prepare (traditional): Lemon juice: for a gargle, dilute 1 tbsp lemon juice with 1 tbsp hot water; juice can also be applied directly to the skin.
Dosage note (descriptive only): Use as a gargle for sore throats; apply directly for acne, athlete's foot, chilblains, insect stings, ringworm, sunburn, and warts.
oil · fruit
Part used: fruit
Traditional use: For mouth ulcers (external).
How to prepare (traditional): Essential oil: dilute 5 drops with 1 tsp carrier oil.
Dosage note (descriptive only): Dab onto mouth ulcers.
Associated conditions
Edibility
Edible parts: fruit and juice are everyday food
Nutritional notes
Rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids; vitamins A, B-group.
Healing traditions
Sources (1)
- Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (book, p.82) — Andrew Chevallier, English, 2016