Crude Drug: Lemon
Biological Source Citrus limon
Family Rutaceae
Official used part Fruit peel
Major Marker Constituent Limonene; citral
Constituentclass Volatile oil/flavonoids
Pharmacognostic traditional use Flavoring; aromatic preparations
Drug Type Peel
Scientific Name Citrus limon
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.