Can you eat lemon leaves raw? A guide to safety and culinary uses
                                
                                
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                                While a lemon tree's leaves are non-toxic to humans if untreated with pesticides, many wonder: can you eat lemon leaves raw? Although technically edible, their tough, fibrous texture and bitter flavor make them unpalatable for direct consumption.