Lemon

Health Benefits of Lemon

Lemon contains plenty of vitamin C, small amounts of some B vitamins and E. It also contains substantial quantities of magnesium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus, copper, zinc, iron and manganese. Vitamin C from lemon can be consumed easily from squeezing sour lemon on food. Lemon activates the immune system, is beneficial to the lining of the digestive tract and stomach, stimulates the pancreas and liver and relieves rheumatism and arthritis. Note: Lime juice can be used as substitute for lemon juice for its medicinal properties. Lemon oil is an essential oil that is uplifting and cleansing with astringent and antiseptic properties and added aromatic delight; helping to create a relaxing atmosphere. Those with mental fatigue would do well exposed to the de-stressing properties of lemon oil. Lemon oil shouldn't be used on the skin under sunlight.

A wedge of lemon has 2 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Sqqueeze a few over salads, fish, beans and vegetables for fat free flavor.

Other Health Benefits - Lemon's limonene, furocoumarins and vitamin C, all of which help prevent cancer.

Chilblain
Rub a slice of lemon dipped in coarse sea salt on unbroken affected skin.

Cold sore, shingle
Apply directly lemon juice to unbroken skin.

Cough, cold
Take 1 teaspoon honey with hot lemon at bed-time.

Itch
Rub fresh lemon juice on the itching area.

Refresh body
Mix lime in the bath to invigorate the weak body and lightens headaches.

Toxin
Squeeze some lemon juice into warm water and drink it to help cleanse the body of toxins.