Lemon Properties

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The lemon is a citrus fruit with multiple properties and benefits and seems to originate from India, but this fact isn’t really sure, because the word Limun, in Arabic, means “all citrus”; it could be that in ancient times, the lemon and its properties, were already known to the Arab people and called, along with all other citrus fruits, with the name Limun. An almost unique feature of the lemon is that it has the property to flower continuously: you have the opportunity to see in a lemon tree flowers, unripe fruit and mature at the same time!
Thanks to this fact the production of lemons is present throughout the year, with a slowdown during the colder months. Unlike other citrus, lemon can reach maturity even when disconnected from the plant and often the lemons are picked while still green, treated with a fungicide process, waxed and be exported to foreign markets, where it will then be treated to make them mature.
For this reason it is always best don’t eat its peel, unless you are certain that come from biological cultures.

Chemical composition

The properties of lemon consists in its high content of vitamin C; 100 g of fresh fruit, contain about 38 mg of vitamin C. Now let us see in detail the chemical composition of lemon: 0.35% protein, 0.24% fat, 0.3% of dietary fiber, carbohydrates, 2.52% sugar, (divided between sucrose, dextrose and fructose) water at 92.31% and 0.21% for ashes. The lemon contains the following minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium and zinc. The vitamins present in the lemon are: vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin J.

Properties and Benefits of Lemon

The lemon has purify and detoxify body properties. Its regular intake, preferably in the morning when you are still hungry, it helps regulate the bowel, and even fights cellulite. Interestingly, the use of a substance contained in the lemon, which is successfully used for the destruction of the gallbladder stones and lately become famous, because, according with recent US studies, when taken regularly, have anticancer properties at a preventive level, especially as it regards the pancreas, stomach and intestines. The anti tumor lemon are due, in addition to vitamin C, even in the presence of flavonoids, substances with antioxidant properties. Lemon is highly recommended for nausea, diarrhea, and especially for those who need to strengthen the immune system; its fresh juice has the property to prevent arteriosclerosis, has benefits on the liver, pancreas and blood, promoting the fluidity. Lemon, when it's really fresh, as well as anti anemic is a good activator of defenses and an excellent disinfectant.

"Various health benefits of lemon are explained below:

Indigestion and Constipation: Lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion and constipation. Add a few drops of lemon on your dish (take care, as lemon does not go well with milk), and it will aid in digestion. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and a cleansing agent, so a good drink after lunch or dinner is fresh lemon soda, which is also called fresh lime soda in many places. The recipe is lemon juice, cold water, soda, salts (common salt or rock salt) and sugar/honey for sweetness. You can also add some mint leaves or crushed fennel seeds for added flavor. Drink this whenever you have a heavy lunch or dinner.

Fever: Lemon juice can treat a person who is suffering from a cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fevers by increasing perspiration.

Dental Care: Lemon juice is also frequently used in dental care. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the area of a toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. Massaging lemon juice on the gums can stop gum bleeding, while eliminating the bad odors that can come from various gum diseases and conditions. Additionally, lemon can be used in the regular cleansing of your teeth. Keep your eye out for a toothpaste containing lemon as one of the ingredients, or add a drop of lemon juice onto your normal toothpaste. Some people also rub their teeth with the outer shell (the inner side touching your teeth) of a lemon after removing the juice. But be careful, lemons are highly acidic, so if your mouth starts burning, rinse your gums and mouth quickly with water.

Hair Care: Lemon juice has proven itself in the treatment of hair care on a wide scale. Lemon juice applied to the scalp can treat problems like dandruff, hair loss and other problems related to the hair and scalp. If you apply lemon juice directly on the hair, it can give your hair a natural shine.

Skin Care: Lemon juice, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can also cure problems related to the skin. Lemon juice can be applied to reduce the pain of sun burn, and it helps to ease the pain from bee stings as well. Lemon juice can be applied on the skin for the treatment of acne and eczema. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Drinking lemon juice mixed with water and honey brings a healthy glow to the skin, and if you thoroughly search the cosmetic market, you will find some soaps containing lemon juice, but they aren’t too easy to find!

Burns: Application of lemon juice on the site of old burns can help fade the scars, and since lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin when you currently have an irritating burn. Internal Bleeding: Lemon has antiseptic and coagulant properties, so it can stop internal bleeding. You can apply lemon juice to a small cotton ball and place it inside your nose to stop nose bleeds. Weight Loss: If a person drinks lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can help reduce body weight. Respiratory Disorders: Lemon juice assists in relieving respiratory problems and breathing problems, such as its ability to soothe a person suffering from an asthma attack. Lemon, as a rich rich source of vitamin C, helps in dealing with more long-term respiratory disorders.

Cholera:

Diseases like cholera and malaria can be treated with lemon juice, because it acts as a blood purifier.

Foot Relaxation:

Lemon is an aromatic and antiseptic agent and is useful in foot relaxation. Add some lemon juice to warm water and dip your feet in the mixture for instant relief and muscle relaxation. Rheumatism: Lemon is also a diuretic and can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins from the body. Corns: Lemon juice can dissolve lumps on the skin, so it can be applied at the places where the skin has hardened up, like the soles of feet and the palms of your hands. Drinking lemon juice with water can help patients reduce gall stones for the same reasons."
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