Citron

(Citron)
Sanskrit: बीजपूर • Botanical: Citrus medica Linn.

Bijapura (Citron/Bijora) is a large citrus fruit with thick rind. The tree is found in hilly regions of India. The fruit is large, oblong and fragrant. The rind is very thick and the juice is less than in lemons. The rind is candied and used in confections. The juice is sour and used medicinally as an appetizer and digestive. The essential oil from the rind is aromatic and used in perfumery. It is useful in Hridroga (heart disease), Aruchi (anorexia) and Gulma (abdominal tumors). The fruit is one of the sacred offerings in Hindu worship. Dose: Juice 1-2 tola. Verse: 51.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Citric acid, Essential oil (Citron oil), Hesperidin, Vitamins
Also Known As
English: Citron
Sanskrit: बीजपूर, मातुलुङ्ग, फलपूर
Hindi: बिजोरा, बड़ा नींबू

What is Citron (Bijora / बिजोरा)?

Bijapura (Citron/Bijora) is a large citrus fruit with thick rind. The tree is found in hilly regions of India. The fruit is large, oblong and fragrant. The rind is very thick and the juice is less than in lemons. The rind is candied and used in confections. The juice is sour and used medicinally as an appetizer and digestive. The essential oil from the rind is aromatic and used in perfumery. It is useful in Hridroga (heart disease), Aruchi (anorexia) and Gulma (abdominal tumors). The fruit is one of the sacred offerings in Hindu worship. Dose: Juice 1-2 tola. Verse: 51.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Rochana (appetizing)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Vatanulomana (carminative)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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