Lemon (Citrus Limonum) has its origin in India. Lemon is a small tree with yellow fruit. Lemon fruit has a sour taste because of the presence of 5 to 6 percentage of citric acid. It is used worldwide for culinary, medicinal, household, insecticidal, and commercial purposes.
Lemon juice and lemon peel have many functions. Primarily lime juice is used for preparation of juices and the leftover lemon wedge is used to prepare pickle. Many small industries engage and give training to women to start their own business. Lemon is used in worldwide kitchens, both household and professional for various purposes. There are many recipes with lemon as a main ingredient and its juice as an ingredient.
Lemon wedges are used as a garnish for many dishes. Lemon juice is used as disinfectant in kitchen sinks, cutting boards, knife handles, and other kitchen items. Lemon peels when kept near the sink area and inside the fridge remove bad odor and prevent the entry of insects.
Lemon peel along with salt is used as a cleaning agent for copper vessels. It can remove stains, remove grease, clean tea kettles, oven stains and much more. Lemon juice is used to clear sugar solution. It is also used to marinate meat items along with other ingredients and give sufficient holding time to give a soft texture to the product. It is also used as a preservative for certain items like apple where the acid in lemon acts upon the enzymes which is the cause of color change and degradation.
Lemon has many medicinal values also. Many publications are found based on the medicinal value of lemon. Lemon juice has an antibacterial effect. Many ongoing research projects seeking more information about lemons are also targeted on this small fruit. Lemon juice along with honey when taken early morning reduces weight. It also has the ability to purify the blood and control blood pressure, prevent constipation, reduce fat, cure mouth ulcers and reduce throat infection.
It is also used as a general applicant for bites from small insects. Lime has many cosmetic uses also. Lemon juice when mixed with sandal or turmeric is believed to have a skin lightening effect. It is good for pimple treatment. Lime juice is used in facial scrubs and for bleaching. Sun stroke is prevented by the use by lemon juice scrub. It softens skin when scrubbed. Research shows that lemon has anti-aging nature. Finally, lemon has much nutritional value also because it is rich in vitamin C.