An Insight into Citrus medica Linn.: A Systematic Review on …

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• Described by several botanists, such as Pliny and Theophrasty, due to its healing properties [5], C. medica is a rich source of bioactive compounds capable of preventing and treating various diseases.
• Furthermore, most citrus fruits prefer a temperate climate, with temperatures of 23–25 °C, and do not tolerate cold below 7–8 °C. “Diamante Liscia”, “Diamante Rugosa”, “Corsican”, “Badaly”, and “Maxima” are the best-known C. medica cultivars, while “Sarcodactylis” is the main Chinese variety (var.) (Figure 2a), with different morphological characteristics and phytochemical profiles that depend on the state of maturation (Figure 2b), genetic and agronomic factors, and the habitat [3].
• Citrus medica Linn., belonging to the Rutaceae family, has been used for centuries in medicine for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antihyperglycemic properties.