Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Lemons are an incredible and concentrated source of vitamin C and they also contain healthy helpings of vitamins A, B and P, potassium, magnesium and folic acid. The outer layer (or “zest”) of a lemon contains an essential acid that tends to flavour and perfume food such as lemon pie, soufflé and mousse. Lemon is also an ideal thirst quenching fruit. Lemonade or lemon sherbet is a perfect beverage and one of the most popular, refreshing drinks during hot weather. Though lemon is acidic, it is believed that its effect is alkaline. Ripe lemons tend to be sweeter and less acidic. Lemon is recommended by physicians for a number of ailments such as bladder infections, kidney stones, bronchitis, catarrh, constipation, heartburn, hiccups, pyorrhea, sunburns, intestinal worms and dysentery, to name a few. European herbalists once recommended pearls dissolved in lemon juice as a treatment for epilepsy and lemon juice has also traditionally been used as a contraceptive. Fried or grilled fish is nearly always served with a few splashes of lemon juice, which mitigate the typical fish smell and make these dishes more appealing. Lemon is an ideal ingredient in salads and lemon juice intensifies the flavour of many fruits. A few drops of lemon juice plus a dash of sugar creates a slightly sweet/sour tang that can make many vegetables more interesting. Besides being much acclaimed as a natural remedy, lemon is an ideal kitchen companion, a perfect beauty therapy ingredient and an all around housemate that can be put to a myriad of uses, just some of which are suggested below: Healing The pain and burn of insect bites can be soothed with the application of lemon juice. The juice is also recommended for cuts and bleeding if you can withstand the sting. A few drops of lemon juice on a cut serve as a disinfectant and the cut closes and heals sooner. Nose bleeds also respond remarkably to lemon juice. Lemon is believed to be a powerful germicide that can outwit 20 different types of germs. Lemon juice is a great antiseptic. Mixed with olive or almond oil it cures eczema externally. Combined with papaya juice it works wonders in cases of athlete’s foot. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. www.onegrp.com/?mamanott organic cosmetics http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Start your day with - make it your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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