Benefit of Lemon

Lemon is one of those super foods with a myriad health and cosmetic benefits but for those not allergic to this, you may enjoy those benefits below.

• Lemon being a citrus fruit frights against infection.
• Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
• Lemon could lower blood pressure and increase the levels of HDL (good cholesterol)
• Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the rates of colon, prostate and breast cancer
• Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin
• A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well.
• The  skin  of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder  can  be  applied  to  the  hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head ache and cools the body.
• Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from getting more.
• Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightner and skin bleach which reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.
• Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.
• Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold.
• Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and gonorrhea.
• Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain insects to relieve its poison and pain.
• Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.
• Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin.
• Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract infections.
• Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol levels and brings down your weight.
• Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case of diarrhea.
• Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the enamel.
• A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.
• Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.
• Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a treatment for diphtheria.
• Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.
• Lemon applied over the face removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
• Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.