Lemon

See also :

• D-limonene
• Limonoids

The benefits of Lemon are

• Bowel-Cleansing: The bitter taste of lemon gives these fruit the ability to increase peristalsis–a pumping-motion in the bowels–which helps to eliminate waste from the bowels and improve regularity. Add the juice of one lemon to warm water and drink first thing in the morning.
• Cancer: Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds, including limonene—a naturally-occurring oil that slows or halts the growth of cancer tumors in animals. Lemons also contain a substance called flavonol glycosides which stop cell division in cancer cells.
• Colds and Flu: Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work in conjunction for a serious punch against infection.
• Liver: Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning is a great liver detoxifier.
• Nutrition: Lemons contain vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids, B-complex vitamins, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber.
• Balances Body Chemistry: While lemons are acidic they interact with the body’s metabolism to have an alkalizing effect on the bodily fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.
• Allergies: Lemons contain the phytonutrient hesperetin which has been shown in studies to alleviate allergic symptoms.
• Brain and Nervous System Disorders: Containing the potent phytonutrient tangeretin in the peel, lemons have been proven to be effective for brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
• Eye Disorders: Rutin, found in lemons, has been shown in research to improve the symptoms of eye disorders, including diabetic retinopathy.
• Anti-Viral: In addition to being effective against cold and flu viruses, terpene limonoids found in lemons have proven anti-viral effects on other types of viruses.
• Diabetes: In addition to improving eye problems linked with diabetes, lemons contain hesperetin which lowers blood sugar levels (when they are high).
• Gall and Kidney Stones: The citric acid found in lemon juice helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and kidney stones.
• Anti-Aging: The vitamin C found in lemons helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging and most types of disease.
• Lemons Help Freshen Breath : Lemon juice contains powerful substances that help inhibit bacterial growth.
• Lemons Soothe Sore Throat and Cough : Lemon’s acidic compounds not only kill bacteria present inside your mouth, it also kills bacteria that have lodged in your throats.
• Lemons Help Ease a Nasty Hangover : This will help restore your normal pH levels, replenish your body’s water stores and replace the vitamin C which you so obviously need.
• Lemons Lighten Age Spots : cut the lemon, squeeze it and dilute it with water. Sometimes, pure lemon juice can be too strong for other people so it is better to play safe. Apply lemon juice into your face twice a day if you want to lighten your freckles and age spots.
• Lemons Prevent Pests : Fleas, spiders, ants and termites are only some pests found in the home and their presence is not at all welcome. In order for you to shoo them away, rub lemon juice, or leave peels of lemon in areas where they usually pass.