Go suck on a lemon, it’s good for you
Lemon is one of the most used fruits in the world. It is cultivated in large quantities in the Caribbean, Mexico, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India. Lemon has many uses in the kitchen and can be found in various dishes, salads, sweets, and drinks.
Due to its beneficial properties, it has been used in medicine for thousands of years. Traditional Indian medicine considered it a fruit of the utmost importance. The positive effects of lemon are plentiful. Benefits include better digestion, constipation relief, reduced flatulence, improved vision, mouth cleansing, cough relief, and elimination of parasites in the intestines. Lemon is also beneficial to inhibit vomiting and rheumatic pain. Despite its sour taste, lemon is really good for treating acidity due to the alkaline particles left in your body after consuming it.
The juice obtained from lemons has been known for a long time to have powerful antibacterial properties. Scientific research has shown that some bacteria that cause various deadly diseases can be killed with lemon juice. Since lemon juice contains natural vitamin C, it is much more potent than any vitamin C pill. In addition to vitamin C, it also contains vitamins A and P, as well as small amounts of thiamine and niacin. There are many concentrated lemon juice products on the market today. Neither of them should ever be consumed before mixing the juice with water. It is important to note that the acidic content of lemon concentrate can damage teeth.
A mixture of lemon juice, honey and cold water taken regularly in the morning will completely cleanse the body. To relieve constipation, one should resort to the use of warm water. Apart from treating ailments when consumed, regular doses of lemon juice can prevent various unwanted diseases. Lemons can prevent common colds, flu, fever, and even diseases like malaria. It also soothes and calms the nerves and relieves irregular heartbeat. The vitamin P contained in lemons is also good for people who suffer from high blood pressure. Other beneficial effects of lemons include healthier bones and teeth, and relief from bladder problems.
Besides direct consumption, lemons can be beneficial in other ways. Lemons can be used in aromatherapy, for example. Lemon-based oils have been shown to have relaxing and calming effects on the mind and body. This usually results in a much better layout as well. You could even say it soothes the soul. As if that were not enough, lemon juice is also useful for treating acne by applying it directly to the affected area of the skin.
Lemons are so beneficial that one has to wonder why they sometimes get such a bad rap. Nobody wants their car to be a lemon. The phrase “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” would suggest lemons were a bad thing to get. While it’s true that lemons can be a bitter fruit to chew, there’s no denying the good they do once they pass through your taste buds. Have you had your dose of lemons today?