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A brief introductionIt's widely believed that lemons originated in India and spread into northern Burma, and China. It was used medicinally around various parts of Asia as an anecdote for poison and for its antiseptic properties. During the time of ancient Rome, lemons arrived in Europe and around 700AD they were introduced to Persia (now Iran) Iraq and Egypt. In 1493 Christopher Columbus introduced lemons to the Americas with lemon seeds he brought from his voyages.Aside from the medicinal and culinary reasons lemons they have so many other purposes. They can be used as natural deodorisers, insect deterrents; to clean metal such as chrome, brass and cast iron greasy BBQ plates; as beauty agents to treat dandruff, age spots ... |