Everyone knows the little yellow fruit that adds a sour flavour to several dishes, but what most people don't know is that the citrus fruit contains a high dosage of vitamin C and is one of the most important and effective nature medicine that can be easily used at home. Due to lemons high vitamin C content, the fruit is an immune system booster and has lots of benefits to the human body. Vitamin C is a powerful prevention against not only colds and flus, but also many conditions like stomach infections and circulation problems. Adding just a couple of drops to every dish, tea or drink on a daily basis can improve the life-quality.
Habitat & Cultivation
Originating from South East Asia, lemon trees can be grown all over the world although the tree prefers tropical and subtropical climates. The fruit has been cultivated since ancient times but was first introduced to Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries. Today the lemon industry lies around the Mediterranean Sea in countries like Italy, Turkey, Spain, Portugal and so on. Lemon trees grow best in well-drained soil and in places with plenty of sun exposure.
Uses
Valuable medicine There are so many medicinal uses accredited to lemon in Spanish medicine that lots of books have been written about the health benefits of the fruit.
Established properties In rheumatic conditions lemon has an alkaline effect within the body. The high amount of calcium and vitamin C help improving the health of bones and prevent rheumatoid arthritis. The volatile oil inside the fruit is antiseptic and antibacterial, while the bioflavonoids are antioxidant. They have a strengthening effect on the inner lining of blood vessels and help prevent varicose veins and easy bruising.
Prevention Lemon is useful for preventing many illnesses. Its antiseptic and cleansing nature makes it valuable for people with a fragile immune system, who are prone to infections and fevers. The fruit also strengthens blood vessels and therefore is very preventive against circulatory disorders and bleeding gums. Especially when dealing with chronic illnesses, lemon juice is a great genera tonic. All in all the is helps maintain a stable immune system and a general good health.
Strengthening vein walls To treat arteriosclerosis, weak capillaries and varicose veins, all parts of the fruits can be useful. Especially the pit is very effective to strengthen the vein walls.
Juice Lemon juice is good for lots of different conditions. From colds and flus to chest infections, lemon juice can help prevent all kinds of illnesses. When dealing with sore throats, gingivitis and mouth ulcers, using lemon juice as a mouth gargle can be helpful to treat these conditions. Other health benefits of lemon juice can be improving the appetite, easing the stomach acidity and help prevent rheumatism and arthritis. Applying the lemon juice externally treats acne, insect stings, ringworms, sunburns and many other conditions.
Parts used
Fruit and peel
Key Actions
Antiseptic
Antirheumatic
Antibacterial
Antioxidant
Reduces fever
Constituents
Volatile oil (about 2,5% of the peel), limonene (up to 70%), alpha-terpinene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, citral
Coumarins
Bioflavonoids
Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C (40-50 mg per 100g of fruit)
Mucilage
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 82.
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This lemon is top notch! I cant get enough 😩