Lemons are high in [[Vitamin C]] (ascorbic acid) and helped to prevent the disease of [[scurvy]] in the 18th Century. Oil from the lemon seed and peel have also long been used for medicinal purposes and to relieve some disease symptoms. Lemon oil is also used in some cleaning products and perfumes.<ref>http://www.lemoncella.com/lemon.htm</ref> | Lemons are high in [[Vitamin C]] (ascorbic acid) and helped to prevent the disease of [[scurvy]] in the 18th Century. Oil from the lemon seed and peel have also long been used for medicinal purposes and to relieve some disease symptoms. Lemon oil is also used in some cleaning products and perfumes.<ref>http://www.lemoncella.com/lemon.htm</ref> |