The lemon is native to India since in ancient times the natives of that They used it as a remedy for colds and sore throats. But the Arabs were the ones who made it known to the rest of the world. As fruit It is an ovoid hesperidium, with yellowish pulp, divided into segments, juicy and acid flavor.
The lemon is composed of a high content of vitamin C, acids, carbohydrates, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, chlorine, phosphorus, sulfur, iron and vitamins of group B. Although its taste is extremely sour, it has too many healing elements that protect the body from certain ailments. Its therapeutic properties include:
• Vitaminic.
• Anti-rheumatic.
• Astringent.
• Disinfectant.
• Bactericidal.
• Tonic.
• Refreshing.
• Healing.
• Circulation activator (anti-inflammatory).
• Antioxidant.
• Strengthens the body’s defenses.
• Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Medicinal and cosmetic use
Lemon can be used on wounds, due to its healing effect . TO digestive scale, to counteract diseases such as gallstones, kidney problems and liver congestions. It is also a solution incredible for intestinal problems, since it inhibits diarrhea and bleeding
Cosmetology uses lemon to refresh oily skin, cleansing it and removing certain impurities. It is very common to make a face mask with
the juice of a lemon, the white of an egg and a teaspoon of oats. A once applied to facial skin, it has a rejuvenating effect. It also prevents unsightly dandruff; one of the application forms consists of rubbing the scalp with half a lemon diluted in water, before going to bed.
For its part, lemon acts positively in female diseases genitalia, such as inflammation of the womb and ovaries, and even in fibroids.
The high content of vitamin C in lemon makes it the ideal ally to counteract colds and sore throats. Finally, it contributes to balance excess sodium while regulating blood pressure.
Different ways of consuming it
One of the most practical preparations with lemon is called “lemonade”. Lemonade is a drink made up of water, lemon juice and sugar. In hot weather it relieves the feeling of thirst. I also know use the grated lemon peel to give it a touch of flavor, color and freshness to cakes and puddings.
Lemon juice is a replacement for vinegar in salads and fried foods (for relieve stomach). You can also use the segments to decorate main dishes or some fine fish.
There is a way to prepare “alkaline lemonade”: place in a pitcher a liter of water, the juice of a large lemon, a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar and a teaspoon of baking soda. This mixture supplies the liquid to avoid dehydration, the lemon that is astringent, the salt that provides sodium, the sugar for energy, and bicarbonate for salts.
