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Buddha's Hand

A citron variety grown for its perfume and zest rather than juice, with a long history in East Asian medicine and ritual.

Benefits

Key compounds

Limonenecitralcoumarinsflavonoidsaromatic terpenes

May help with

Best for these goals

Stress & calmgut health

How to use it

Zest the fragrant rind into dishes, candy the peel, or use whole to scent a room — there is no juice or pulp

Evidence level

Traditional/Emerging

Cautions & interactions

Almost all rind and pith with no juicy flesh — used for zest and fragrance, not eaten like an orange
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