The Thousand And One Uses Of LEMON.

luiselen (39)in #farms • 6 years ago (edited)

Hello everyone!!!

Today I bring you the different uses we can give to that delicious citrus fruit called Limón. For all types of applications in the home, from health to cosmetics and hygiene.

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Without a doubt, lemon is one of the most versatile fruits that exist, as it is not only fabulous for our health and organism, but also, lemon can be used at home for multiple purposes, from cosmetics or hygiene to cleaning or decoration.

Properties of the lemon:

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Rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamins of group B and minerals such as calcium and potassium (low in sugars and sodium).
It is a good anti-inflammatory and stimulates peripheral circulation.
It is a fabulous antiseptic and disinfectant.
It is astringent and diuretic.
It's a good insecticide.

Uses of lemon in health:

Lemon is a good liver tonic (it is recommended to drink lemon juice with a little warm water in the morning when getting up).
Lemon strengthens cell membranes (something very important for general health).
Lemon strengthens blood capillaries and may be appropriate in the treatment of varicose veins.
The lemon stimulates the immune system (flu, colds, infections, etc).
Alkalizes the organism thus fighting acidosis.
Lemon is a traditional home remedy for eye disorders.
The lemon relieves the pain of bites (put a little lemon juice).
Lemon helps dissolve stones in the kidney and gallbladder (better taken with olive oil).
The lemon disinfects wounds and helps treat herpes (applying lemon juice).

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Uses of lemon in cosmetics and hygiene:

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Both lemon and lemon essential oil are very useful in matters of cosmetics and hygiene. But yes, whenever you are going to apply lemon or lemon essential oil, remember that lemon is photosensitizing and that you should not sunbathe after applying it, as it can cause spots and burns.

If you apply it, make sure you do not sunbathe in the following hours.

Acne, pimples and oily skin.
Warts.
Varicose veins.
Good ingredient to make natural deodorants.
Herpes.
Fabulous in home spa treatments.
Spots on the skin.
Strengthener of nails.

Uses of lemon at home:

To clean any greasy surface (oven, glass-ceramic, refrigerator, grills, top, extractor, etc).
The lemon is an excellent stain remover (coffee, metal, food ...).
Eliminates odors or provides a clean smell (clothes, dishwasher, etc).
To prevent other foods from oxidizing, leave them in lemon juice (fruit, sauces, etc).
The lemon is a great clean-metals (taps, pots, etc.) and tiles.
The lemon is great for repelling insects and soothing the bites.
You can use your bark to make potpourri of fragrances.
It can be used as a good bleach for clothes.
The lemon disinfects the cutting board.
It can also be used to eliminate odors from garbage.
Mixed with water is a great glass cleaner.