Citrus limon Nimbu Lemon Limbu chaal Jambeeram

Plant Profile

Botany

Binomial nomenclature

Citrus limon

Scientific Name and Description

Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck

Herb Family

Rutaceae

Plant type

Tree

Plant Synonyms

Citrus adamii Risso
Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso & Poit.) Engl.
Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso) Wight & Arn.
Citrus aurantium var. mellarosa (Risso) Engl.
Citrus aurata Risso
Citrus bergamia (Risso) Risso & Poit.
Citrus bergamia subsp. mellarosa (Risso) D.Rivera, Obón, S.Ríos, Selma, F.Méndez, Verde & F.Cano
Citrus bergamia var. parva Risso
Citrus bergamota Raf.
Citrus limetta Risso
Citrus limetta subsp. murcica S.Ríos, D.Rivera, García Lidón & Obón
Citrus limettioides Yu.Tanaka
Citrus limodulcis D.Rivera, Obón, F.Méndez & S.Ríos
Citrus limon var. pompia Camarda
Citrus limonelloides Hayata
Citrus limonia Osbeck
Citrus limonia var. digitata Risso
Citrus limonum Risso
Citrus medica f. limon (L.) Hiroë
Citrus medica f. limon (L.) M.Hiroe
Citrus medica subsp. limonia (Risso) Hook.f.
Citrus medica subsp. limonum (Risso) Engl.
Citrus medica var. limon L.
Citrus medica var. limonum (Risso) Brandis
Citrus medica var. limonum (Risso) Brandis
Citrus mellarosa Risso
Citrus mellarosa var. plena Risso
Citrus mellarosa var. vulgaris Risso
Citrus meyeri Yu.Tanaka
Citrus meyerii Yu.Tanaka
Citrus volkameriana Pasq.
Citrus vulgaris Ferrarius ex Mill.
Citrus vulgaris Ferrarius ex Mill.
Limon vulgaris Ferrarius ex Miller
Citrus × aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso & Poit.) Engl.
Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso) Wight & Arn.
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (Risso) Brandis
Citrus × aurantium var. mellarosa (Risso) Engl.
Citrus × bergamia Risso & Poit.
Citrus × bergamia subsp. mellarosa (Risso) D.Rivera & al.
Citrus × bergamota Raf.
Citrus × limodulcis D.Rivera, Obón & F.Méndez
Citrus × limonelloides Hayata
Citrus × limonia Osbeck
Citrus × limonia var. digitata Risso
Citrus × limonum Risso
Citrus medica var. limon L.
Citrus medica f. limon (L.) M.Hiroe
Citrus medica f. limon (L.) Hiroë
Citrus medica subsp. limonia (Risso) Hook. f.
Citrus × medica var. limonum (Risso) Brandis
Citrus × medica subsp. limonum (Risso) Engl.
Citrus medica var. limonum (Risso) Brandis
Citrus × mellarosa Risso
Citrus × meyeri Yu.Tanaka
Citrus × vulgaris Ferrarius ex Mill.
Limon × vulgaris Ferrarius ex Miller

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

Hindi	Nimbu (नींबू), bara-nimbu, jamiri nimbu, khatta, pahari-nimbu
Bengali	Lebu (লেবু)
Marathi	Limbu (लिंबू)
Tamil	Ellu-Narthangai (எலு நார்த்தங்காய்)
Telugu	Nimmakaaya (నిమ్మకాయ)
English	Lemon
Kannada	brihat nimbe, dodda nimbe
Malayalam	cerunarakam
Sanskrit	amla, dantasathah, jambira, jambirah, limpaka, mahajambiraphalam, mahanimbu tvak, naranga, nimbu, nimbū, nimbuka
Tamil	elumiccai, elumichai
Telugu	dabba
Tibetan	dzam bi ri (d), dzi ma bi ra
Urdu	bara nebu, lembu, lemu, nembu, nenbu, utraj
Commom name	lemon, Old French limon, Italian limone, Arabic laymūn or līmūn, Persian līmūn

Plants Medicinal Value

Medicinal Systems

Ayurved

Unani

Homoeopathy

Tibetan

Folk

Western

Sowa Rigpa

Pharmacological profile

Phytochemicals

Natural Vitamin C

Natural Dietary fiber

Herb usable parts

Fruits

Fruit rind

Ethanomedical Uses

Herbal Remedies

Siddha Pothigai valarai nei

Ethnopharmacology use

Antidote for : Snake bite

Part used : fruit

Formulations and application : Dried stem bark and leaves of Strychnos nux-vomica is pounded into amorous powder and mixed with leaves and stem paste of Cocculus hirsutus. This whole mass is stuffed into lemon rind and leave it for a night and applied around the wound with the help of lemon rind.

Source: Antidote: Medicinal plants - Dr. Shivamanjunatha MP - JMPS 2022; 10(1): 139-143

Botanical name : Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck

Family : Rutaceae

Part used : frui

Antidote for : Snake bite

Source: Antidote: Medicinal plants - Dr. Shivamanjunatha MP - JMPS 2022; 10(1): 139-143

Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck Tree Fruit Dandruff; skin rashes; to reduce obesity; bone fracture; snake bite; vit C General Samy et al. 2008, Upadhya et al.

Citrus fruit lemon, is high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of blood vessels in the eyes. Vitamin C helps reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by protecting ocular tissues and supporting the overall health of the eyes. Incorporating citrus fruits into your diet can contribute to long-term eye health.

Lemon Juice To Stop Hair Fall

Lemon juice's acidity helps to balance the scalp's pH and promotes healthy hair growth. Apply fresh lemon juice to the scalp, leave it for about 15 minutes, and wash it off.