Lemon
Lemon
Lemon is one such wonder fruit which is nature’s gift to you. This article will reflect upon some of the health benefits offered by lemon to you as per Ayurveda.lemon can be used as a fresh fruit as well as for purposes such as making pickles, chutney, squash, lemon water juice, etc. It is also used in the preparation of many dishes.
Owing to the health benefits provided by lemon it is considered as a wonder fruit. Lemon balances all the three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
You may experience indigestion due to excessive eating or drinking, intolerance to certain foods, or taking pills on an empty stomach. The indigestion can cause burning sensation in the stomach, bloating or gassiness, nausea, etc.
According to Ayurveda, cold happens due to an imbalance of the kapha dosha. Lemon is very effective in managing cold and cough. Lemon works on an aggravated Kapha due to its ushna (hot) potency.
Lemon juice is very beneficial for the problems related to hair.
If you are on your weight loss journey, then drinking lemon juice can do wonders for you.
Lemon water helps in the weight loss as it increases the temperature of the body. This improves the metabolism and helps in burning the calories. Using lemon in your diet daily can help in the weight management by preventing the accumulation of fat in your body.
In order to lose weight, take 1 glass of warm water (150 ml), squeeze half lemon into it, you can add ½ – 1 teaspoon honey to it. Mix this mixture well and takes it empty stomach daily in the morning.
Lemons contain Vitamin C, which aids the absorption of iron from vegetarian diets and may help lower the risk of anaemia.
Lemons increase saliva secretion, and thus, they may help in improving digestion.
The presence of antioxidants and high vitamin C content in lemons may help boost immunity.
Kidney stones are formed when citric acid salt citrate binds to calcium; consumption of lemon juice increases the urinary excretion of citrate and, thus, may reduce the risk of kidney stones.
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