The Therapeutic Promise of Citrus limon: A Review of its In-Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Citrus plants, members of the Family Rutaceae have long been utilized in Traditional Indian medicine for the treatment of scurvy, Rheumatism , stomach ailments, diarrhea ,and liver disorders. In addition to their therapeutic applications, Citrus plants are well known for their potent antioxidant properties, underscoring their significance in both Ethnomedicine and modern pharmacological research. Citrus essential oils are fascinating because they sit at the intersection of botany, chemistry and human health. the Rutaceae family, with its rich diversity has given us plants whose oils are aromatic and also pharmacologically active. What makes citrus oils particularly valuables is their complex Phytochemical composition-mainly Terpenes {like limonene, Aldehydes ,Alcohols, Esters, Flavonoids } these mixture of compounds are known for both the Organoleptic properties { Flavour, fragrance} and the bioactivities like Antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. The study has an objective to investigate the composition of phytochemicals in citrus limon leaf powder and evaluate their potential pharmacological activities majorly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity by evaluating their chemical constituents and carrying out testing procedures in various applications, the review highlights the importance of citrus limon leaves as a sustainable source of natural bioactive compounds. Citrus Genus are the most cultivated fruit crops ,rich in carotenoids, Flavonoids , and many other bioactive compounds of nutritional and nutraceutical values.