Lemon trees have been cultivated on the Amalfil coast since 200 A.D. The noble lemon has made its way through India, Asia, and North America. According to Greek mythology, it is the symbol of fruitfulness and love, while Italian tradition says that Limoncello liqueur is the elixir of life. Folklore holds that Limoncello has medicinal virtues and was capable of curing everything from bad breath to a bad love life.