Did you know the Ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking lemon juice was an effective protection against a variety of poisons, and that recent research has confirmed this belief?
There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances--notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene--that promote immunity and fight infection.
These are well-known health facts about lemons. But there’s so much more to this little yellow fruit. Whether you use them in the form of juice, teas, drinks, dressing, poultices or in the bath, take advantage of lemons’ natural healing power.
Abolish Acne
Lemon contains citric acid, which can be effective in treating acne. The vitamin C found in citrus fruits is vital for that healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. In addition to drinking lemon juice with water first thing in the morning, here are some suggestions on how to prepare a homemade acne treatment using lemon:
With your finger or a cotton ball, apply fresh lemon juice on acne and leave it overnight.
Wash with water the following morning.
There may be an uncomfortable sensation of burning at first, but it will soon disappear.
Mix one part of freshly squeezed lemon juice with an equal part of rose or honey water.
Mix one part of freshly squeezed lemon juice with an equal part of rose or honey water.
Put the mixture on affected areas for at least half an hour.
Wash it afterwards with water.
This application should be repeated twice daily, ideally in the morning and the evening.
Abandon Your Anxiety
Research has shown that lemon balm has a calming effect and therefore may be able to help remove fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, and tension.
Abandon Your Anxiety
Research has shown that lemon balm has a calming effect and therefore may be able to help remove fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, and tension.
It is also believed that inhaling lemon oil helps in increasing concentration and alertness.
It can therefore be used as a room freshener in offices to increase the efficiency of the employees.
If you’re feeling tense sprinkle a few drops of lemon balm essential oil (Melissa officinalis) on a handkerchief to inhale
Canker Sore, No More
The proven antibacterial and antiviral properties of lemons can accelerate the healing process in the case of cankers.
Canker Sore, No More
The proven antibacterial and antiviral properties of lemons can accelerate the healing process in the case of cankers.
Mix the juice of freshly squeezed lemon into a glass of lukewarm water and rinse your mouth with this solution;
do this three times a day.
There may be a burning sensation when the lemon juice comes into contact with the canker, however, the more frequently you use it, the less burning there will be.
Leave the Fever
Chills and fevers may be due to a variety of causes, but the lemon is always a helpful remedy. Here is a method that can ease symptoms: add the juice of 1 lemon to a cup of hot water with honey and drink at once, then every 2 hours until the fever or chill subsides .
Erase Eczema
If you suffer from skin infection such as eczema, a lemon wrap may offer relief.
Leave the Fever
Chills and fevers may be due to a variety of causes, but the lemon is always a helpful remedy. Here is a method that can ease symptoms: add the juice of 1 lemon to a cup of hot water with honey and drink at once, then every 2 hours until the fever or chill subsides .
Erase Eczema
If you suffer from skin infection such as eczema, a lemon wrap may offer relief.
Add 8 drops of lemon essential oil to 1 cup (250ml) lukewarm water and 1 tablespoon (15ml) of liquid honey.
Honey also has anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the healing power of lemon.
Soak a linen cloth in the liquid, squeeze out the excess, and gently place the cloth on the affected area for 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day.
Soak a linen cloth in the liquid, squeeze out the excess, and gently place the cloth on the affected area for 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day.
Not only will this ease the infection, it will counter the overwhelming urge to scratch.
Fight Fatigue
Long distance walkers, world travelers, and explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend.
Fight Fatigue
Long distance walkers, world travelers, and explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend.
When fatigue sets in, they might suck lemon juice by piercing the top of the fruit with a straw, giving themselves a quick-acting medicine and a lovely refreshment.
Explorers also use lemon for protection against many infections of the tropics.
Explorers also use lemon for protection against many infections of the tropics.
A small amount of lemon juice will quench thirst more effectively than many times the amount of water.
Experienced travelers declare that when they add lemon juice to ordinary drinking water, in various localities, it acts as an antiseptic and prevents illness due to allergy to different water supplies.
Lemon oil also seems to be able to stimulate brain activity so whenever you feel tired for no reason or are finding it hard to focus or concentrate, add 4 drops of lemon oil to a water-filled aromatherapy lamp. Alternatively, drink a glass of lemon water every few hours.
Lemon oil also seems to be able to stimulate brain activity so whenever you feel tired for no reason or are finding it hard to focus or concentrate, add 4 drops of lemon oil to a water-filled aromatherapy lamp. Alternatively, drink a glass of lemon water every few hours.
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