Lemon, a citrus fruit which is very low in calorie, has several health-benefiting compounds and is known for its therapeutic property.
According to Organic Facts, these are the health benefits you can get from a squeeze of lemon.
Indigestion and constipation
Lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion and constipation. Add a few drops of lemon on your dish and it will aid digestion.
Fever
Lemon juice can be used to treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fevers by increasing perspiration.
Dental care
If fresh lemon juice is applied on the area of a toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain.
Hair care
Lemon juice also helps to get rid of dandruff in your hair.
Burns
Using lemon juice on the site of old burns can help fade the scars, and since lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin when you have an irritating burn.
Internal bleeding
It has antiseptic and coagulant properties, so it can stop internal bleeding. You can apply lemon juice to a small cotton ball and place it inside your nose to stop nose bleeds.
Weight loss
If a person drinks lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can help reduce body weight.
Breathing problems
Lemon juice assists in relieving respiratory problems and breathing problems.
It has the ability to soothe a person suffering from an asthma attack. Being a rich source of vitamin C, it also helps in dealing with more long-term respiratory disorders.
Cholera
Diseases like cholera and malaria can be treated with lemon juice because it acts as a blood purifier.
Throat infections
Lemons are high in anti-bacterial properties which fight throat infections.
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Lemons are full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. They are especially good sources of Vitamin C and folate. In addition, increasing consumption of plant foods like lemons decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality and promotes a healthy complexion, increased energy, and overall lower weight.