Citron

 Citrus Medica

MEDICINAL VALUE :

 Citron was used mainly for medical purposes: to combat seasickness, pulmonary troubles, intestinal ailments, and other disorders.

NUTRIENT VALUE :

 Citron has an exceptionally high amount of vitamin C.

CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :

 Citron is used in sweets & pastries. It is candied and used for decoration. It is used in cakes, cookies and puddings. It is sometimes eaten in savory dishes and is used to make jam and marmalade.

GLOSSARY :

• English : Citron
• Tamil : Elumicha
• Malayalam : Kalpanarangam / Mathulanga
• Telugu : Nimma
• Kannada : Maadavaala
• Hindi : Bijaura
• Konkani : Mawling
• Marathi : Mahalaung
• Tulu : Mapala