Name: Lemon Latin name: Citrus x limon Family: Rutaceae Parts Used: Peel Taste: acidic, tart, sour Energetics: Cooling Key actions: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, digestive, nutritive Lemon & Orange peel have both been used in TCM and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to move energy, encourage digestion and the immune system. They are also supportive of the liver and detoxification pathways.
