Lemon Peel (Citrus limon)
- Organically Grown
General Information:
Lemon peel is the familiar cut and dried yellow outer layer of the lemon. Although orange peel is more commonly prescribed in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, lemon peel also stimulates the appetite by encouraging the release of gastric juices to digest food, and helps provide vitamin C. Lemon peel is added to scores of herbal teas and herbal formulas for aroma and taste enhancement.
Parts Used:
Dried peel.
Typical Preparations:
Teas or aqueous extracts for flavor.
Summary:
Many people eat lemon peel or add it to teas in order to enhance flavor and impart its delicious, citrusy aroma.
Precautions:
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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