Lemon: For Health and Beauty
July 10, 2009
Lemon is one multi-beneficial fruit. It is relished for its interesting sour taste in drinks, valued in cosmetic industry and is respected for being an important part of home remedies for several types of diseases and conditions. Here is a peep into the world of lemon.
To start with, lemon is a power house of several vitamins and minerals. The minerals present in a lemon include zinc, sodium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, copper, selenium, calcium and iron. The modest list of vitamins offered by this fruit includes vitamin E, A, B-12, pantothenic acid and folic acid. Therefore, try to sip lemonade instead of the artificial drinks. Apart from these nutrients, each lemon offers about 12 grams of carbohydrates and about 1 gram of protein.
It is the most trusted natural beach and fairness agent. When lemon juice is mixed with equal amount of cucumber juice and some glycerin, it works as an incredible moisturizing and fairness lotion. But lemon is too strong to be applied directly to the skin, without dilution. For natural bleaching effect, mix equal parts of sugar and lemon juice and apply on skin. You can add to any face pack to get instant fairness. Lemon peels can be dried in sun. Grind them well and use as a face pack base.
Lemon is a powerful antiseptic. It helps in healing of the skin. Plus, the antioxidants present in lemon in the form of vitamins and minerals act as good anti-aging chemicals.
Lemon helps in body detoxification. Drinking one glass of water with freshly squeezed lemon (no additives, please) will help improve digestion and help in blood purification. Studies show that those who regularly consume lemon have lower chances of liver problems. It acts as a liver tonic by boosting the amount of bile produced by the liver for better digestion.
Lemon is a useful dental remedy. Application of fresh lemon juice on the aching tooth brings relief. Also, bleeding gums can be stopped by massaging lemon juice on the gums. Also, it helps in getting rid of mouth-odor.
The pH of lemon ranges from 2- to 3 and this is what gives it its characteristic sour flavor.
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