Significance of Lemon juice
Lemon juice is a versatile ingredient recognized in both traditional Rasashastra and modern science. In Rasashastra, it is utilized in various purification methods, combined with other substances to enhance flavors, and employed in the bhavana process to treat mixtures. This natural acidic ingredient is effective in the preparation of medicinal remedies and purification processes. Scientifically, lemon juice is known for its high vitamin C content, antibacterial properties, and health benefits, such as preventing scurvy and supporting scalp health.
Synonyms: Citrus juice, Sour juice
In Dutch: Citroensap; In Finnish: Sitruunamehu; In Spanish: Zumo de limón
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Hindu concept of 'Lemon juice'
In Hinduism, lemon juice serves various roles, such as an ingredient in medicinal preparations, enhancing other substances, aiding purification, and in specific rituals, reflecting its medicinal and symbolic significance.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Acidic juice extracted from lemons, included in compound formulations to enhance taste.[1] (2) Used three times during the bhavana process to treat the mixture.[2] (3) An ingredient that can be used as an accompaniment in the medicinal remedy.[3] (4) The liquid extracted from lemons, used in the preparation method for mixing the ingredients.[4] (5) An ingredient used in the preparation that likely serves as a medium to help combine the other substances.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A liquid extracted from lemons, used in several processes as a rubbing agent for iron incineration.[6] (2) A natural ingredient used in the processing of the jayapala seed kernel, likely for its properties in the preparation.[7] (3) A liquid used in the purification process of Rajavarta stones when mixed with cow’s urine and ksharas.[8] (4) One of the ingredients used in a paste for smearing on brass before incineration, possibly for its chemical properties.[9]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Another option for boiling Hingula in the fifth purification method.[10] (2) A citrus juice used in the purification process of red vermilion.[11]