Evidence supporting the use of: Citron
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Citron (Citrus medica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and East Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. In these cultures, various parts of the citron fruit—including the rind, pulp, and seeds—have been employed to address a range of ailments, with chest pain (often interpreted as symptoms related to respiratory or digestive issues) being one of them. Traditional Persian medicine, for example, lists citron as an ingredient in remedies for “cardiac ailments,” which sometimes included symptoms like chest discomfort. Similarly, in Ayurveda and Unani medicine, citron preparations have been recommended for their supposed cardiotonic and anti-inflammatory effects.

However, modern scientific validation for citron’s use in treating or alleviating chest pain specifically is lacking. Most contemporary research on citron focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or antimicrobial properties, and not on direct effects for chest pain, angina, or cardiac health. No robust clinical trials have evaluated citron’s efficacy for chest pain in humans. Thus, the support for this use is almost entirely traditional, with anecdotal or historical accounts rather than scientific evidence. The evidence rating is low (1/5) because, although traditional use is well documented, there is minimal to no scientific substantiation for this specific indication.

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