Lemon is a citrus tree with light yellow or bright yellow fruits.
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Description and composition
Despite the fact that lemon has long been known as a remedy against scurvy, its healing properties have not been fully studied. Modern medicine limits recommendations for its use in cases of hypo- and avitaminosis, as a refreshing drink and cosmetic product.
Meanwhile, Chinese doctors have discovered that lemon fruits contain many useful substances that help with a number of diseases:
in fruits —
- Sahara,
- citric, malic, succinic acids,
- vitamins A, B1, B2, D, C, P,
- carotene,
- phytoncides,
- potassium,
- copper,
- coumarins,
- nitrogenous and pectin substances,
- coloring matter hesperidin;
in peel –
- coumarins,
- flavonoids,
- essential oil (limonene, citral, pinene, phellandrene, citronellal and others),
- sitosterol;
- in seeds -
- bitter substance limonin,
- fatty and essential oils;
in juice –
- coumarin isopimpinellin.
Medicinal properties
Thanks to this set of useful substances, lemon has a very beneficial effect on metabolism; in particular, acids play a huge role in the metabolic processes occurring in animal cells, without which, in essence, the life of the body is impossible.
In addition, it acts as
- antiemetic,
- carminative,
- anti-inflammatory,
- antipyretic,
- diaphoretic,
- astringent,
- diuretic,
- choleretic,
- antiviral,
- hemostatic,
- hematopoietic,
- painkiller,
- antispasmodic,
- cleansing,
- tonic,
- restorative.
What diseases does it help with?
In folk medicine, lemon is used for diseases such as
- haemorrhoids,
- ascites (dropsy),
- tuberculosis,
- kidney stone disease,
- heartbeat,
- gout,
- rheumatism,
- aching bones and lumbago (lumbago).
A decoction of lemon along with the peel is considered effective against malaria .
Alcohol tincture of lemon peel or its upper layer - zest - has a calming property for nervous diseases.
Lemon juice helps heal skin lesions due to eczema and fungal diseases.
Healthy lemonade recipe
To prepare the drink you will need
6 pieces of lemons,
one and a half liters of boiling water,
12 teaspoons granulated sugar, the amount of sugar can be adjusted to taste.
Rinse the lemons thoroughly and pour boiling water over them. Grate the lemon zest on a fine grater, cut off the white skin with a knife and squeeze the juice from the lemons.
Pour boiling water over the remaining pulp, add sugar and boil over low heat for 5 minutes, remove from heat and add the zest. Let cool and pour in lemon juice, stir and refrigerate overnight, strain. The lemonade is ready, store it in the refrigerator.
The recipe for the elixir of youth with lemon and garlic can be found in this article .
Contraindications
Lemon is not recommended for gastritis with high acidity, gastric and duodenal ulcers .
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