Lemon

Chinese Name: Zhiqiao

Common Names: Lime, Limau

Citrus aurantifolia was traditionally used as an appetite stimulant, for cold and cough, for sore throat and as a digestive stimulant. it can also be use as an astringent for skin. Lime peel essential oil is use as an aroma and flavour enhancer.

V. Apraj et, al, Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Evaluation of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) Swingle PEEL, P, harmacognosy Journal, 3(26), p. 70-76, 2011