Benefits of Lemon

Lemon has many applications in food preparations and also for home treatment of various ailments. The citric fruit has properties for providing cosmetic benefits too.

It contains vitamin B, thiamine and vitamin C. The presence of vitamin C makes it is a good remedy for healing and preventing bleeding gums.

It is also a source of minerals like calcium, phosphorus and potassium. It has low content of carbohydrates and does not add up too many calories on consumption. Therefore, it can be used to prevent blood sugar problems, heart condition and diabetes.

It has natural antiseptic and anti-infection properties. Therefore consuming lemon juice is helpful in providing relief from common cold and respiratory infections. It gives relief in case of throat infection and congestion too.

The fruit can reduce the sensation of nausea or vomiting. Sipping on lemon juice or licking lemon while travelling can provide relief to people who suffer from motion sickness.

Moreover, it aids the process of digestion and can provide relief from constipation. Drinking a glass of cold lemon juice can reduce heartburn or acidity. It also reduces bleaching and formation of gas.

The fruit is known to have properties for preventing kidney stones and gallstones too. In addition, it acts as a purifying agent by cleansing the system, removing toxins and purifying blood.

Apart from health benefits it is used as a natural flavouring agent in many food preparations. It is easily available and affordable. It can be used as a replacement for salt and can help in reducing ailments caused due to high intake of sodium.

The benefits of lemon for skin care/facial care are also umpteen. Applying lemon juice on the face helps in cleansing the skin, removing dirt from pores and reducing oiliness. Thus it is an effective remedy for acne. Applying a face pack of lemon juice with curd and a pinch of turmeric makes the skin smooth, fair, and adds a glow to it.