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Lemon: A Wonder Plant

October 21, 2009


Lemon plant is the oldest known plant cultivated. It is of great importance to everyone. Though it is sour in taste, but it is of great importance as it reduces hyperacidity in the stomach and also boosts the immune system because it is the richest source of vitamin C. Both the juice and the leaves of the plant have anti-septic properties and thus it is also used to reduce fever.

Lemon helps to stimulate appetite, makes the defense system of the body strong, helps in digestion and also dilates blood vessels in the body. Lemon also helps in treating gout, arthritis, any inflammation in the mouth or throat and also helps to clean the body from toxins by acting as natural diuretic.

Lemon juice applied to the burnt area with cotton ball helps to relieve pain as it acts as astringent. Also, the juice if applied to the nasal membrane stops nose bleeding.

Lemon juice is also used for treating dandruff. Rub the juice over the scalp and leave for some time and then wash off. Do it regularly till all the dandruff vanishes away.

Lemon mixed with honey and almond oil can be used as good anti-wrinkle mask. Also it can be used as a toner for the skin. Mix two spoons lemon juice, two spoons vodka and distilled water. Apply it with cotton ball on the face and leave for sometime. Then wash the face. You can store this in the refrigerator for a week also.

Rub lemon juice over the blackhead area and leave for overnight and wash in the morning. Repeat it every night till the blackheads are all clear.

Dip your hands in lemon juice, it would make your nails shine and also make them strong. You can use lemon for treating bad breadth. Lemon juice mixed with salt can be used as natural teeth whitener.

Every morning, drink water mixed with lemon juice and honey in it. It helps in flushing out the toxins from the body and also stimulates blood circulation.

The overall conclusion of the above topic is that a glass of lemon water daily would be very much beneficial to you.

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