Lemon is originally native to Asia. Lemon's also known on Europe. But, it's not origin Europe fruit, because, European can trace its etymological path name. Lemons entered Europe no later than the first century AD, during the time of Ancient Rome. But, they were not widely cultivated. Lemon cultivation in Europe began in Genoa in the middle of the fifteenth century.
Lemon is found in a Middle English customs document of 1420-1421. It was distributed widely throughout the Arab world and the Mediterranean region between AD 1000 and AD 1150. Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola along his voyages, and later introduced to the Americas in 1493.
Lemon was first recorded in literature in a tenth century Arabic treatise on farming, and was also used as an ornamental plant in early Islamic gardens. Persia, Iraq and Egypt recognized lemon around AD 700. It was distributed widely throughout the Arab world and the Mediterranean region between AD 1000 and AD 1150.
This fruit is usually used for culinary and nonculinary purposes. Primarily for juice. Its pulp and rind (zest) are also used. Here are some lemon's benefit:
1. Adding flavor
Add the lemon zest in a green tea flavor, eliminating Snakeskin Gourami on tea and help absorb the antioxidant content. The aroma can also make the body become more relaxed.
2. Deodorize
Cut the lemon, then rub on hands to remove the fishy smell after eating. Or use a piece of lemon and rub on feet to eliminate odor on the feet.
3. Relieves burning sensation
Combine lemon juice with cold water and rub on the skin that feels hot or burned due to the sun. This method is suitable for those who experienced low levels of sunburned skin.
4. Refreshing smell of laundry
Squeeze the lemon juice, then pour it into the washing water. Allow several hours for soaking the laundry. Lemon juice will make your laundry smell so fragrant and free of moldy, especially during the rainy season.
5. Make furniture shine silver and metallic finished
Combine the lemon juice and salt. Then rub it on your silver and copper. This will help to remove stains and dull color due to oxidation or air. After that, wash and dry.