Ascorbic acid, a source of good health, is found in large quantities in citrus fruits. Records in this regard can be called lemons, it is they who effectively act on the immune system and repel pathogens of various diseases. What is useful lemon, how to use it so as not to harm health - interesting information in the article.
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The healing properties of lemon for the human body
Bright yellow fruits have long earned popular respect for their unique healing abilities. After all, a cup of tea with lemon warms perfectly, helps the body cheer up, improves well-being and increases resistance to infections.
In addition to the high content of ascorbic acid, the fruits have a sufficient amount of other vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on the human body.
- The presence of potassium helps to strengthen blood vessels, normalize blood pressure. Thus, the risk of cardiac abnormalities is reduced.
- Flavonoids kill bacteria that cause infectious diseases.
- Using a special phytonutrient, citrus activates brain activity and improves the functioning of the nervous system.
- Ascorbic acid and limonene reduce the number of free radicals that cause cancer.
- The combination of calcium with magnesium improves blood viscosity, prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques and the appearance of atherosclerosis.
- The flesh of lemon improves intestinal motility, helps to normalize digestion.
- The fruit neutralizes uric acid and other toxic compounds.
- The antibacterial properties of the fruit can destroy the pathogenic bacteria of tuberculosis, diphtheria, cholera, malaria.
- Lemon stimulates the liver, promotes the production of enzymes and liquefaction of bile.
- Citrus acid accelerates the dissolution of kidney stones and gall bladder.
- Thanks to calcium in the fruit, the condition of bones, nails and teeth improves.
- Lemon nutrients strengthen hair, eliminate dandruff and improve the condition of curls.
- Citric acid destroys parasites in the body.
- External use of lemon helps to cure acne, eliminate fine wrinkles and pigmentation on the skin.
- Routine improves vision.
Women and men can appreciate the healing properties of a bright representative of citrus fruits.
Benefits for a woman's body
Since it is the young ladies who especially care about their appearance, the ability of the lemon to improve the condition of the skin and hair makes it an indispensable assistant in creating a beautiful female image.
In addition, lovely blondes can add brighter shine to their hair by using regular rinses with lemon juice.
Separately, it must be said about the effectiveness of citrus for weight loss. Eating fruits speeds up metabolic processes in the body, helps to eliminate toxins, which allows you to quickly lose extra pounds.
Pregnant women with lemon will receive the necessary dose of vitamins and minerals, as well as:
- get rid of toxicosis;
- normalize digestion;
- strengthen immunity;
- prevent colds;
- normalize pressure;
- accelerate recovery.
In a special situation, it is better to drink lemon in small quantities to reduce the likelihood of allergies, as well as protect yourself from the appearance of heartburn.
For men
Representatives of the strong half of humanity are especially affected by citrus fruits. Lemon helps increase potency and is used to treat infertility in men, improving sperm quality. The effectiveness of the fetus in getting rid of the prostate is also noted.
But we must be careful and not overdo it, since an excess of citric acid, on the contrary, affects the quality of sperm.
Lemon essential oil
Using technology of cold pressing or heat treatment, oil is made from citrus peel.
Its base is the aromatic substance limonene, which has been successfully used in such areas:
- in cooking - for the manufacture of lemonade, confectionery;
- in cosmetology - as part of creams, shampoos and balms to eliminate dandruff, improve skin and hair;
- for disinfection of items, such as dishes, plumbing;
- in aromatherapy - to refresh the air, improve the state of the nervous system, calm down;
- to remove stains on different surfaces, clothing;
- as a repellent - insect repellents (flies, midges, mosquitoes);
- in medicine - for the treatment and prevention of various diseases.
The benefits of lemon juice
To get a supply of energy, good mood, to strengthen your immunity, as well as increase your working capacity, you should drink a cup of lemon juice in the morning. Be sure to dilute it with water so as not to provoke stomach diseases.
Lemon juice:
- activates brain activity;
- improves heart function;
- increases the functionality of the kidneys and liver;
- removes uric acid;
- relieves toothache;
- softens sore throat;
- treats cough;
- struggling with anemia.
More effective in its action is the juice of green lemons.
Water with lemon
No less useful drink will be pure water with the addition of lemon juice. For its preparation, one must take into account the proportion: a third of the average lemon per 1 glass of water. Citrus is cut into 3 parts and one of them is squeezed into a glass.
Such a cocktail is part of many diets, because it helps to lose weight. To do this, you need to drink a glass of water with lemon in the morning, day and evening, 20 minutes before eating.
The drink helps:
- improve emotional well-being;
- prevent kidney pathology;
- cleanse the body of toxins;
- speed up the metabolism.
These properties of a lemon cocktail will make it possible to look much better after several weeks of drinking it, improve the condition of the skin and hair, and shine with beauty and health.
Lemon zest
Many do not know the fact that the most beneficial substances are not in citrus juice, but in its zest. It has 7 to 10 times more vitamins than lemon juice.
To prepare it, you first need to freeze the peel of the fruit, and then grate.
Zest:
- rejuvenates the body;
- cleanses the liver;
- prevents bloating, constipation;
- increases the body's defenses;
- calms, reduces reaction to stresses;
- whitens tooth enamel;
- reduces oily skin;
- eliminates pigmentation;
- used as an antiseptic.
Application in traditional medicine
Useful properties of citrus are used by healers in their treatment.
- Infectious diseases are successfully treated with a lemon-honey mixture with the addition of butter.
- To stop nosebleeds, you need to drip a few drops of lemon juice into the nostrils.
- The use of lemon during the period of vitamin deficiency helps to strengthen the immune system.
- From headache and migraine, it is recommended to apply peeled fruit peel to the temples.
- The state of gout is relieved if you drink 50 g of citrus juice diluted with water three times a month.
- A mixture of lemons, honey and apricot kernels normalizes heart rate.
- A dip in the throat with diphtheria eliminates the smearing of fruit juice.
- Lemon-based product with celery serves as a prevention of diabetes.
- The peel of the yellow fruit eliminates corns on the legs if applied 3-4 times to the problem area overnight.
- Lemon-alcohol tincture eliminates nausea, relieves dizziness and vomiting.
- Citrus syrup removes worms from the body.
Traditional medicine has many recipes using this healthy fruit. After all, the use of natural ingredients allows you to effectively fight diseases.
Use in cosmetology
About how lemon affects beauty, it was said above. Citrus is used to improve the condition of the skin, hair, nails and teeth.
How does lemon work in the field of beauty:
- relieves dandruff;
- stimulates hair growth;
- eliminates pigmentation, freckles, whitens the face;
- removes acne on the skin;
- Eliminates wrinkles, makes the dermis supple;
- relieves irritation after sunburn, insect bites;
- eliminates plaque;
- strengthens nails (rubbing with lemon peel);
- softens rough skin (on heels, elbows);
- freshens the skin (deodorant effect).
Using various recipes for beauty and health, special attention should be paid to the dosage of lemon raw materials so as not to cause undesirable reactions to citrus.
Contraindications
Surely everyone knows that too many citrus fruits should not be consumed, because these fruits very often cause allergies. Diathesis in children and skin rashes in adults who abuse acidic fruits may appear.
In addition, contraindications to the use of lemons are:
- violations of tooth enamel, which lemon juice can aggravate;
- inflammation in the mouth (stomatitis);
- gastric ulcer in the acute stage;
- heartburn, acidity;
- indigestion;
- children's age up to 1 year.
Doctors also do not recommend injecting lemons too often in people with pancreatitis and kidney stones.
And do not forget about hygiene: it is necessary to carefully wash lemons before use to avoid the entry of pathogenic bacteria into the body.
Moderate consumption and use of sunny fruits will help to fully reveal the healing properties of lemons, strengthen immunity, give beauty and health.
