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Citrus fruit, which belong to genus Citrus of the Rutaceae family, mainly include sweet orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck), mandarin (C. reticulata Blanco), grapefruit (C. paradisi Macf.), pummelo (C. maxima Burm.), lime (C. aurantifolia Christm.) and lemon [C. limon (L) Burm.] and form a significant part of total fruit production in the world with a considerable share in the trade and economy of many countries around the globe. Due to the richness and variety of color, flavor and fragrance, these fruits are part of human history, culture and diet in Asia, America, Europe, Africa and Australia. Citrus fruits originated in the Eastern part of India, China, East Asia and Pacific region (Australia) and play an important role in the nutrition of human beings worldwide. Mention of these fruits can be found in ancient literature of China and India written several millennia ago (Webber, 1967). Tribals and aboriginals have been using citrons, lemons of different species, oranges and pummelos to treat complaints like hypertension, cough, cold, depression, stress and digestive disorders for centuries in India and many other parts of the world. These fruits have a soothing and cooling effect and refresh the mind.