NAME
Lemon Peel
LATIN NAME
Citrus limonum
ALSO KNOWN AS
Lemon, citrus medica, citrus limonum, citronnier, neemoo, leemon, limoun, limone, limonero, miski.
ORIGIN
India.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Uses: Peel is used in culinary, confectionery, medicinal and cosmetic preparations.
It provides a refreshing, lemony flavor and health benefits when used in beverages, in tea blends and herbal blends for infusion.
Making a tea or infusion:
1 - 2 tsp of lemon peel in 1 cup of boiling water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes, then strain and serve.
Soak the lemon peel over night in cold water, then it can be added to grains and rice after cooking, it can be added to fruit salads, yogurt, smoothies, breads and cakes.
Mix with aromatic herbs for potpourris, bath blends and bath scrubs, and used for household applications of cleaning, polishing and air-freshening
PRECAUTIONS
None known.
