Lemon
is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit, popular for its
culinary and medicinal uses. It is used to prepare a variety of food
recipes such as lemon cakes, lemon chicken and beverages like lemonade
and lemon-flavored drinks. It is also used for garnishing. Lemon juice
consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tarty tast
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to lemon. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. It also contains
vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Lemon is
generally consumed in the form of lemon juice or lemon water. Lemon
water makes a healthy drink, especially when taken in the morning. Daily
consumption of lemon water provides a number of health benefits like:
1.Good for stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot
water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. 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.
Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of
lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve
hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and
helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It
decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought
to help dissolve gallstones.
2.Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure
problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that
enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing
a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge
difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging
remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on
the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it
reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3.Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is
applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the
pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It
gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
