Health Benefits of Lemon

Health Benefits of Lemon 

“When life gives you a lemon... squeeze it, mix it with six ounces of distilled water and drink twice daily.”  

The value of eating lemons is reported by Jethro Kloss in his book Back to Eden:

“The medicinal value of the lemon is as follows: It is an antiseptic, or is an agent that prevents sepsis [the presence of pathogenic bacteria] or putrefaction [decomposition of tissue]. It is also anti-scorbutic, a term meaning a remedy which will prevent disease and assist in cleansing the system of impurities.”  

Lemon is an oval shape citrus fruit. Lemon is used as a beverage and an ingredient to some dishes to enchance its flavor. Lemon contains flavonoid a compound that contains antioxidant and anti cancer properties.

Nutritive Values of Lemon : Per 100 gm. 
Vitamin B : Thiamine .04 mg.;  
Riboflavin : Trace;  
Vitamin C : 50 mg.  
Calcium : 40 mg.  
Phosphorus : 22 mg.  
Carbohydrates : 8.7 gm.  
Protein : .9 gm.  
Calories : 32 

Health Benefits of Lemon

1. As a natural antiseptic, the juice of the lemon will destroy harmful bacteria found in the cuts and other areas of infection.

2. For toothache, apply fresh lemon juice on the painful area.

3. For skin problems, the juice of the lemon should be applied directly to the skin and allowed to dry especially for acne and eczema, then remove with water with olive oil added. The juice is also good for the removal of blackheads, freckles and wrinkles.

4. Lemon juice when applied to hair after rinsing it , will give shine and volume to your hair.

5.  Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.

6. Helps to prevent diabetes.

7. Lemon juice helps in preventing the development and progression of atherosclerosis.

8. Lemon juice is a great liver tonic.

9. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently thus controlling constipation and diarrhea.

10. Provide a natural strengthening agent to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute.

11.  The liver can make more enzymes out of fresh lemon juice than any other food element.

12.  The lemon helps fix oxygen and calciums in the liver because it regulates blood carbohydrate levels which affect the blood oxygen levels.”

13. For sore throat, dilute lemon juice with water and gargle frequently. Dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water. It is even better to use straight lemon juice.

14. A slice of lemon bound over a corn overnight will greatly relieve the pain.

1`5. A slice of lemon bound over a felon [pus formation on a finger joint] will not fail to

16. bring the pus to the surface where it can be easily removed.

17. To relieve asthma, take a tablespoon of lemon juice one hour before each meal.

18. For liver complaints, the juice of the lemon should be taken in a glass of hot water one hour before breakfast every morning.

19. A teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water relieves heartburn.

20. In cases of hemorrhage, lemon juice diluted in water and taken as cold as possible will stop it.

21. Scurvy is treated by giving one to two ounces of lemon juice diluted with water every two to four hours.

22. In excessive menstruation the juice of three to four lemons a day will help check it. Best to take the juice of one lemon at a time in a glass of cold water.