Citron
Citrus medica
Citrus medica, commonly known as citron, is a traditional medicinal plant that has historical roots in various cultures. It is traditionally used for its aromatic properties and has been incorporated into religious ceremonies and rituals in some Eastern traditions. While there are no specific recorded traditional uses for treating ailments or conditions, studies have shown variability in gene expression and metabolic pathways between different cultivars of citron related to juice sac initiation. Metabolic analyses also indicate that phenolic compositions and bioactivities differ by fruit part, region, and phenolic fraction, particularly noting the low levels of hesperidin and absence of nobiletin in Japanese-grown Bushukan (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis). Additionally, Citrus medica cv. 'Rugosa' essential oil has demonstrated potent antimicrobial and anti-virulence activity in vitro with strong binding affinities for potential drug targets. To date, no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified for this plant.
- Beste Evidenz
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- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Phenolic compositions and bioactivities varied by fruit part, region, and phenolic fraction in fingered citron.
- Transkriptom- und Metabolom-Analysen zeigten Unterschiede in der Genexpression und Metabolsignalwege zwischen Zitronenkultivar bezüglich des Anbaus der Saftbeutel an.
- Das Essenzialöl von Citrus medica cv. 'Rugosa' zeigte eine starke antimikrobielle und antivirulente Aktivität in vitro mit Limonen als Hauptbestandteil.
- Der Bushukan (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) Schale aus Japan enthält niedrige Hesperidin-Mengen und zeigt keine nachweisbaren Nobiletin-Werte, was die Bedeutung von spezifischer Kompositionserhebung hervorhebt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Citron?
Citron (Citrus medica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Citron?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Citron; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Phenolic compositions and bioactivities varied by fruit part, region, and phenolic fraction in fingered citron.
How strong is the evidence for Citron?
The strongest finding for Citron carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Citron safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Citron in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Citron interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Citron in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Citron?
Citron is also known as: Цитрон, Cedrat.
Is Citron a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Quellen
- T2 GC-MS profiling and antivirulence potential of limonene-rich Citrus medica cv. 'Rugosa' essential oil: in vitro and in silico evaluations. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Citrus Peels in Health Foods: A Case Study of Pulp-Free Japanese-Grown Bushukan (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Transcriptomic and metabolomic changes associated with the induction and initiation of juice sacs in citrus fruit. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Tissue-Specific Profiles of Free and Bound Phenolics and Their In Vitro Antioxidant and Glycemic-Regulation-Related Activities in Fingered Citron (Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis (Siebold ex Hoola van Nooten) Swingle). literature abstract metadata