Lemon

Botanical Name: Citrus limonum

Unani Tibb Name: Laimun

Other names: Citrus Lemon

Parts used: Juice, seeds, pith & peel

Mizaj (1): 

• Juice - Cold & Dry
• Pith - Cold & Moist
• Seed, peel & blossom - Hot & Dry

Actions (1):

• Astringent, refrigerant, stomahic, tonic. The Seeds are antipyretic (reduces fevers) & anthelmintic (expels parasites). The juice is acidic and astringent.

Therapeutic Uses (1):

• Soothes inflammation
• Dental caries (a chronic infectious disease that impacts the tooth structure)
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Rheumatism
• Headaches
• Colds, coughs & sore throats.
• Hair rinse
• Facial astringent
• Nerve tonic (2)

Externally: for sunburns, warts & corns.

Lemons, freshly cut, their juice, or well-diluted lemon oil (around 3-5 drops in 25 ml of carrier oil) can rubbed topically. This is used for conditions where there is burning or stabbing pain, especially on the face. Conditions like neuralgia and other conditions where the nerves are inflamed benefit from this. Remember, the juice and oil have a cooling effect, useful to "cool" down the fever (2).

Dosage/Applications (1):

• 5 drops in 25 ml carrier oil max for oil.

Popular Formulation (1):

• Sikanjabeen: Lemon juice is a key ingredient in this traditional Unani drink, which is prepared by diluting lemon juice with water and adding sugar or honey. It is consumed to boost immunity, prevent infections, and promote overall health.
• Sharbat-e-Limoo: This is a lemon-based syrup or sherbet that is commonly used to quench thirst and refresh the body during hot weather. It is made by mixing lemon juice with sugar and water.
• Aab-e-Limoo: Lemon water is a simple yet effective Unani remedy used for its detoxifying and digestive properties. It involves adding lemon juice to water and drinking it on an empty stomach in the morning to cleanse the digestive system.

Lemon Juice for Obesity

Lemon juice is quite effective for obesity patients. 5-10 ml of lemon juice is mixed with one glass of water and should be taken on empty stomach in the morning. The mix is very useful for melting of adipose tissue from the body as well as weight loss. However, it is recommended to take the above mixure once a day, otherwise, the person may experience loose motion or some digestive problems. (3)

References:

• Chishti, Ghulam Moinuddin. The Traditional Healer's Handbook: A Classic Guide to the Medicine of Avicenna. Inner Traditions/Bear, 1991.
• Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Dorling Kindersley, 1993.
• Khatoon, Amena, Ashfaque Ahmad, and M. Azeem. "Saman Mufrit (Obesity) Concept and Management in the Light of Unani Literatures." AYUSHDHARA 1.1 (2014): 25-31.

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