Lemon Plant Leaves

Lemon plant leaves

Leaves of the lemon plant have very useful and medicinal properties. In fact, the lemon leaves have several benefits for your skin as well. Fresh lemon leaves with hot water can also reduce the effect of a migraine headache and asthma. The lemon leaf is also effective in de-worming your body.

Are lemon tree leaves poisonous?

Though lemon leaves (leaves from a lemon tree) are non-toxic, they still are not usually eaten. They do have a couple of uses in cooking: Arrange alongside cakes (like our Lemon Curd Layer Cake) as a garnish.

How do you identify lemon leaves?

Examine the leaf shape. Lemon trees' leaves tend to be oblong, elliptical and can grow up to 5 inches long. Lime trees' leaves are smaller and generally aren't more than 2 inches long. This appears to be a lemon due to the large leaves.