Foods and Their Medicinal Values

By Dr P. Pandikumar & Fr S. Ignacimuthu, SJ

Citrus fruits

Citrus species are important fruit yielding plants which belong to the family Rutaceae; most of the citrus species are native to Micronesia, Polynesia, South and Southeast Asia. Many of the citrus fruits have been used in the preparation of various dishes and have been eaten as healthy foods.