List All Products |
|
|
Advanced Search |
|
| Lost Password? | |
| Forgot your username? | |
| No account yet? Register | |
|
|
| Lemon |
 |
 |
 |
| GrovesSite - Herbs |
|
Lemon Citrus limon Botanical Classification lemon Family Rutaceae Genus and specie Citrus limon Other names None noted. Description of the herb lemon kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products It is a small deciduous tree bearing thorns on its stems and twigs with dark oval leaves. Highly scented, pale, purple budded white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by yellow fruits with a very sour pulp or flesh. Parts used Fruits, juice, peel, as well as the essential oil is used. Properties Classed as a sour tbitter, aromatic and cooling herb, with diuretic, anti-inflammatory properties, helping timprove peripheral circulation. Therapeutic uses arthritis, rheumatism and gout Internal use Lemons positively effects blood circulation and is used ttreat varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It is alsused for kidney stones, minor fevers and bronchial congestion. The lemon peel has stomachic properties. Its antioxidant properties are increased due tits vitamin c content, and the juice, together with honey, is taken in hot water thelp with colds and flu. The zest from the lemon peel has many culinary uses and the whole peel is used tmake marmalade. Lemon is alsthe main ingredient for lemonade, sorbet ice, salad dressings and marinades. The juice is used in making cheese, and the pectin contained in lemons (specifically the peel and pith) helps tset jams and jellies. External use Used tsoothe poisonous stings and insect bites, eczema, chilblains, sunburn and as a gargle for sore throats. Like lime juice, a few drops can brighten the hair when added tthe final rinse water while washing hair. The bioflavonoids contained are good antioxidants, and are useful treduce permeability of blood vessels and capillaries. Aromatherapy and essential oil use This essential oil is refreshing, helping tincrease concentration, counteracting acidity in the body, making it useful in arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Lemon essential oil boosts circulation and therefore helps varicose veins and tones the immune system. It decongests the kidneys and liver and helps with constipation and cellulite. On the skin, it helps tclear up greasy congested complexions and is useful for treating cuts, minor wounds, softening scar tissue and smoothing out broken capillaries. It has antacid, antiscorbutic, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, haemostatic, hepatic, insecticide, laxative, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge properties. lemon-oil Safety precautions and warnings helps with constipation and cellulite Lemon essential oil may irritate sensitive skin and for this reason should be used with care during pregnancy and may alscause photosensitivity. |
