Citrus medica limomum

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Apple from media; Cedar apple; Cedar fruit; Cedrate; Cedrate-lemon.; Cedric Lemon; Jew's apple; Lemon; medicated apple

Definition
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Citrus medica limomum is an evergreen plant, from the genus of citrus fruits in the rue family. The plant reaches a height of about 3.00m. Its original area of distribution was South East Asia. The fruits are mostly processed into candied lemon peel.

The green leaves are oval with serrated leaf edges. The flowers are white, reddish at the bottom.

The ripe oval fruits are yellow; they have an irregular, bumpy, very thick skin. They reach a size of up to 25 cm and can weigh up to 4 kg.

The following extracts and liquids of Citrus medica limomum are used in cosmetic preparations:

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020