Why Drink Lemon Juice?
Lemon has found special mention in Ayurveda as a fruit that has many healing properties. It is sour, acidic, and promotes digestion. It is indigenous to India, though now grown abundantly in other countries such as Sri Lanka, West Indies, Mexico, and Malaysia.
Constituents
Water 85.0%
Carbohydrates 11.1%
Protein 1.0%
Fat 0.9%
Phosphorus 0.03%
Calcium 0.07%
Iron 2.3 mg / 100 gm
Vitamin C 39.0 mg / 100 gm
Fiber 1.8%
Benefits
· It removes stubborn phlegm
· Helps in flatulence by expelling wind from the abdomen
· Controls excessive bile production
· It acts as a good skin astringent
· Helps people with constipation
· Though acidic, it leaves alkaline residue in the body
· Lemon is a known intestinal worms destroyer
· It prevents rheumatism and acidity
· Helps curtail nausea and acidity
· It soothes the nerves and is a good diuretic
· Helps people with palpitation problem
Lemon juice destroys bacteria related to malaria, diphtheria, cholera, typhoid and other such disease. The Vitamin C it contains is more effective than synthetic tablets because of bioflavonoids (Vitamin P). The small traces of Vitamin A makes lemon good for vision. The Vitamin C helps in calcium metabolism, which is good for the bones and teeth. Being diuretic, it helps in all kinds of kidney related problems. Mountaineers find lemon beneficial in areas where there is less oxygen, as it helps in restoring normal breathing. Sir Edmund Hilary, the first person to conquer Mount Everest has said, “My success in climbing Mt. Everest, the highest summit in the world, is greatly due to lemon.”
Lemon juice should never be taken in concentrated form. The extract of one lemon should be diluted with one glass of cold water. Add a cube or two of ice to make a refreshing summer drink. Lemon juice with honey first thing in the morning is good for people suffering from constipation.