A Witch in my Garden: "Lemon, Refreshing, Delicious and Healthy!"
Hello Dear Witches...!
I am a fan of using lemon in almost all my recipes, sweet and salty, and is that its flavor is really delicious, it is ideal for seasoning a delicious chicken, or good pork chops, in addition to its properties help make meats more tender. Lemon zest is infallible in my cakes and biscuits, including some of its juice to activate the chemical yeast. But beyond that its uses in the kitchen the lemon possesses properties and benefits for our health, that are worthy to admire and that make to all want a lemon tree in their gardens.
The Citrus X Limon, scientific name that receives the lemon, is a hybrid between the bitter orange and the citron, is one of the many varieties of lemon, in this case is the one that I have in my house, however the properties of all these varieties are the same, so if at home you have another type of lemon, do not worry, this publication in the same way will serve as guidance. Its leaves, flowers and fruits are used in the kitchen and have different properties and benefits for our health.
Originally from Asia, this perennial tree can measure up to 4 meters high, which I love because in addition to giving me good fruits throughout the year (provided it has a constant watering and eventual pruning), gives good shade to my garden. With uses in the kitchen, in aesthetics and in medicine, the lemon becomes a fruit that we should all consume.
My grandmother recommended taking a warm lemonade with a pinch of sodium bicarbonate, for diarrhea resulting from poor digestion, until today we continue to take it, and it really is an effective remedy. It is recommended to take a spoonful of olive oil with the juice of a lemon on an empty stomach for the dissolution of kidney stones and gallstones. To use the juice d lemon for the washing of the hair eliminates the dandruff and the seborrhea and balances the pH of the scalp, In short the properties of this simple fruit, are extraordinary and make of this other superfood.
The Citrus X Limon, scientific name that receives the lemon, is a hybrid between the bitter orange and the citron, is one of the many varieties of lemon, in this case is the one that I have in my house, however the properties of all these varieties are the same, so if at home you have another type of lemon, do not worry, this publication in the same way will serve as guidance. Its leaves, flowers and fruits are used in the kitchen and have different properties and benefits for our health.
Originally from Asia, this perennial tree can measure up to 4 meters high, which I love because in addition to giving me good fruits throughout the year (provided it has a constant watering and eventual pruning), gives good shade to my garden. With uses in the kitchen, in aesthetics and in medicine, the lemon becomes a fruit that we should all consume.
Lemon Property
- Helps to make the water drinkable, by just placing 4 or 5 drops in a glass of water and let it rest for a few minutes, we can consume it, as it has antibacterial properties.
- It has whitening properties for the skin, which is why it is used combined with glycerin or mother-of-pearl stone, in aesthetic treatments, to eliminate spots and scars...
- For its high content of Vitamin C, helps to strengthen the defenses of the human being, so it is recommended to consume the juice of this in teas and lemonades.
- Antiviral and helps in the treatment of influenza and common cold as well as in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract.
- It is antitumoral and studies have been done that support its contribution in the treatments against different types of cancer.
- Aid in the cleaning of the digestive tract, as well as in the treatment of stomach ailments.
- Tengeretin contained in lemon peel is a very powerful phytonutrient that helps strengthen the brain and neurological system, they recommend incorporating lemon peel in the diet of people with Parkinson's disease. These nutrients also assist in the treatment of eye diseases.
- It is healing, helps in the treatment of wound healing..
- Helps in the treatment of intestinal intoxications, helping stomach acids to dissolve existing toxins.
- It is recommended in cases of hypertension, arteriosclerosis, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- Prevents and assists in the dissolution of kidney stones and gallstones.
My grandmother recommended taking a warm lemonade with a pinch of sodium bicarbonate, for diarrhea resulting from poor digestion, until today we continue to take it, and it really is an effective remedy. It is recommended to take a spoonful of olive oil with the juice of a lemon on an empty stomach for the dissolution of kidney stones and gallstones. To use the juice d lemon for the washing of the hair eliminates the dandruff and the seborrhea and balances the pH of the scalp, In short the properties of this simple fruit, are extraordinary and make of this other superfood.
General Plant Aspects
- Common Name:Lemon.
- Scientific Name: Citrus X Limon
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family:Rutaceae
- Generus:Citrus
Contra-indications
- Continuous use of lemon can cause damage and erosion of tooth enamel.
- It is not recommended for people with gastritis and gastric ulcers to take it on an empty stomach.
Sources Consulted to Make this Post.
Images of my Property, taken with the camera of my iPhone 5S and edited with Power Point 2013.
