Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum piperitum The fruit contains a essential oil, flavonoids and isoquinoline alkaloids.
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Kaffir lime
Scientific Name: Citrus hystrix Juice and rind used in traditional medicine in Asia.
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Scientific Name: Cituru x myeri Lowers risk of kidney stones.
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Scientific Name: Citrus maxima Natural citus species (not a hybrid). Source of vitamin C, early treatment for scurvy an subject of one of the first clinical trials. Leaves are also used in aromatic baths and source of essential oil.
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Scientific Name: Citus limon x medica Ponderosa Lemon lowers risk of kidney stones.
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Scientific Name: Ruta graveolens Used to promote menstruation and uterine contractions, but is also used topically for arthritis, sprains and inflammation.
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Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum acantshyllum The fruit is dried and used as a condiment. A pepper flavor, it is stronger and more pungent than black pepper.
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