{"id":167312,"date":"2023-01-04T08:14:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T08:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167312"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:57:19","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-lemons\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon (Nimbu): Uses, Benefits, Side effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Lemons<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Lemons<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Lemons for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Lemons?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Lemons<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Lemons<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade\u201d <\/em>is a famous proverbial phrase that tells us to look at the bright side and keep moving forward in life. Just like the saying, lemons or\u202fCitrus limon\u202f<\/em>are bright yellow, oval-shaped edible fruits with a pronounced bulge on one end. Lemons are available in different sizes, with the raw ones being green in colour and the ripe ones turning a beautiful bright yellow. Lemons are native to the Himalayan foothills of Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and North India. In India, they are the third largest crop after bananas and mangoes and thus, they have become an economically important crop.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This flavoured fruit has a juicy yellow flesh that is sour in taste. Their tartness and citric fragrance make them a kitchen favourite. James Lind, the pioneer of clinical research, carried out the very first clinical trial in history with lemons as his focus. The findings of this trial supported the use of lemons for treating scurvy. Let\u2019s find out more about this lovely fruit^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Lemons<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lemons are packed with the goodness of minerals and vitamins, especially Vitamin C and polyphenols like polymethoxyflavones. The nutritional components of lemons are mentioned in the table below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Total carbohydrates:<\/strong> 6.9 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 0.4 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 0.3 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 0.2 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 120 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 25.9 mg\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 21.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 9.86 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 2.77 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 1.86 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron: <\/strong>0.31 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Lemons<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scientifically proven properties of C.limon<\/em> include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anti-microbial properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-oxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-parasitic properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-tussive properties (relief from cough).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have cardio-protective properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have hepato-protective properties ^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Potential Uses of Lemons for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of lemons are described below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential uses of lemons in obesity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"Obesity\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Plant constituents like polyphenols may help manage obesity. Fukuchi et al. conducted a study ^{6<\/sup><\/a> in 2008 to assess the effect of lemon polyphenols on obesity in white mice. Polyphenols in lemons might be responsible for suppressing fat accumulation and weight gain in the body. This indicates that the consumption of lemon may help in managing obesity. However, scientific evidence supporting this claim is limited, and this warrants the need for conducting further research.\u00a0<\/p>}
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