Lemon

CitruslemonBurm.

In Ancient China and India, the medicinal properties of limung (lemon) were well known. In the East, lemon was used as an antidote for snake bites, as well as to prevent outbreaks of cholera and plague epidemics. Avicenna recommended it for sea fever.

It took many centuries for the fruits of the lemon tree to be appreciated by residents of Europe (11th century) and Russia (19th century). Lemon was used not only for medicinal but also for preventive purposes. In 1795, sailors in the English Navy were required to take 30 grams of lemon juice daily to prevent scurvy. During the circumnavigation of the world under the command of Admiral I.F. Krusenstern (1803-1806), none of the crew members of the ships Neva and Nadezhda fell ill with scurvy, because lemons were included in the daily diet of the sailors. High society beauties used lemon juice to get rid of freckles and whiten their skin.

Despite the fact that the fruits of the lemon tree have a very sour taste (containing from 5 to 8% citric acid), their regular intake neutralizes excess acid in the body.

Medicinal properties

1. It has an antiseptic effect for influenza, sore throat, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, laryngitis, and runny nose.
2. Effective for pancreatic dysfunction, stomach ulcers, gastritis with low acidity, heartburn, diarrhea, lack of appetite, vomiting, flatulence, intestinal parasites.
3. Used for gallstone and urolithiasis, kidney stones, liver cirrhosis.
4. A good blood purifying and hemostatic agent, used for anemia, varicose veins, promotes the formation of white blood cells (leukocytes), and stimulates heart function.
5. Helps lower blood pressure.
6. Relieves spasms of cerebral vessels.
7. Prevents the development of phlebitis, hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis.
8. Helps with rheumatism, gout, lumbago, arthritis, radiculitis.
9. Antidiabetic agent.
10. Eliminates inflammatory processes of the gums and oral mucosa.
11. A remedy against dysentery, measles, viral hepatitis, mumps (mumps), chickenpox.
12. Used to treat otitis media.
13. Normalizes metabolism, effective in cases of mineral metabolism disorders.
14. Helps remove toxins from the body.
15. Helps eliminate hormonal imbalances during menopause.
16. A highly effective remedy for scabies, eczema, fungal diseases, cracks in the skin, herpes, and uric acid diathesis.
17. In folk medicine, it is used to eliminate headaches and dizziness, nosebleeds, swelling, fever, obesity, abrasions, frostbite, hemorrhoids, migraines, boils, warts, and lichens.
18. It has a tonic effect, helps relieve nervous tension and fear. Increases performance and endurance.
19. Smoothes out fine wrinkles, eliminates age spots, spider veins, and keratinization of the skin. Suitable for oily skin care.
20. A good natural deodorant and hair lightener. Helps get rid of dandruff.
21. Eliminates nail brittleness.
22. Softens the effects of insect bites. The smell of lemon repels ants and moths.

Dosage

Externally: 4-5 k. per 10 ml of vegetable oil.

Internally: 1-2 k. per 1 tsp. honey an hour before meals 3 times a day.

Baths: 5-7 k.

Rinsing: 2-3 k. per 0.25 l of water.

Inhalations: 3-4 k.

Applications: 5 k.

Enrichment of cosmetics: 1-3 k. per 5 g of base.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance, hypotension.

Note. After application to the skin, avoid exposure to direct sunlight as irritation may occur.