In Russia, indoor citrus growing is almost three hundred years old, because lemons were brought to the country even under Peter I. And now we have many amateurs growing this evergreen fruiting plant in a room or on an insulated loggia in pots or tubs.

Perennial lemon Tree blooms profusely enough, but its flowers, as a rule, are not striking, since during this period they are usually completely covered with leaves. But instantly you feel that the air of the room is filled with a fabulous aroma. And even if you enter a room with a large set of indoor plants, then in this case the hard leathery shiny leaves of the lemon tree immediately attract attention, even if it has not yet started flowering. And even if this plant is "wild", i.e. not grafted, it is still unusually decorative, because it has beautiful emerald shiny leaves.

And it is no coincidence, apparently, in countries where citrus crops are grown, the bride is decorated with a large wreath of flowering lemon or orange branches for a wedding. By the way, if we see blooming apple orchards from afar - three to four hundred meters away, then the fragrance of a blooming grove of lemons, presumably, spreads for many kilometers.

Admittedly, growing lemons at home is not easy. First, for this it is desirable to have a sufficiently spacious room with good lighting. Secondly, homemade lemon requires more attention than regular indoor flowers. But at the same time, it has many advantages over them: more hardy and durable; the whole plant smells good, releasing volatile essential oils that ozonize the surrounding air.

In indoor conditions, the oldest trees reach a height of 1.5 m, although in large rooms with huge light windows lemons grow up to 3 m or more.

Growing lemon fruits is a rather long and painstaking process, so you need to be patient in advance to wait until the lemon tree finally gains strength and blooms, and good-sized fruits form from the flowers.

When growing homemade lemon it is imperative to take into account its biological and varietal characteristics, know the agrotechnical methods of cultivation, methods of its reproduction and measures to protect against numerous pests and diseases.

Hopefully, after reading this article, the number of people growing this magnificent plant at home will grow significantly. Having started a lemonarium at home, in a few years you will be able to treat relatives and friends with your own hands. lemon fruits... After all, a normally formed five to seven-year-old lemon tree in a year can give an amateur citrus grower from 15 to 50 fruits (depending on the variety).

Lemon is a small tree or shrub with strong, usually thorny branches. At the tops of its young shoots, the color is purple-violet. Leaves are oval, oblong, toothed; have many glands containing essential oil. Their change on the plant occurs gradually (as they age): the leaf lives for about 2-3 years. Lemon flowers are bisexual, arranged one at a time, in pairs or in small clusters, they are large (4-5 cm in diameter). The bud grows and develops for about five weeks, the flower blooms for at least 7-9 weeks. The period of growth and development of the fruit from the setting (falling of the flower petals) to the beginning of ripening under indoor conditions during the spring flowering of the plant can last up to 230 days. In the summer period (optimal temperature and better lighting), this period is reduced to 180-200 days. If in the first year a young, recently grafted tree gives flowers, they should be cut off (better when they are still in buds) so that the plant does not waste its energy and retains them for further normal development. With secondary flowering, the buds are no longer removed; most often, the tree itself decides how much it can "feed" the fruits, and how many "extra" flowers it needs to shed.

It is recommended to allow flowering and fruiting of a lemon if it has at least 20 full leaves.

Fruits on lemon are formed both with pollination of flowers, and without pollination - parthenocarpic (in this case, seeds are not formed in the fruits). Lemon fruits are oval or egg-shaped. Their skin, when ripe, acquires a light yellow color and a strong lemon scent. Their flesh is usually greenish, divided into 9-14 slices, very juicy and sour. Seeds of irregular ovoid shape, white, covered with a parchment-like shell.

There is a close relationship between the number of fruits and the number of leaves on the tree. It has been established that for normal growth and development of each lemon fruit, the crown of a tree must have at least 9-10 mature (physiologically active) leaves.

When growing lemons, care for the plant should be such that leaves do not crumble from it. This happens most often during the winter. The condition of lemon trees can be judged by the degree of their foliage: the more healthy leaves on a tree, the better it grows and bears fruit. Without leaves, the plant will not be able to bear fruit: if, under unfavorable conditions, a lemon loses a lot of leaves, then the next year it will not form fruit. Therefore, the main task in winter is to preserve the leaf apparatus of the tree.

The full ripening of lemons is fully evidenced by their characteristic intensely golden peel, the color of which is given by carotenoids - sources of vitamin A. After full ripening, the fruits, as a rule, do not fall off, they continue to grow in the next year. But, increasing in size, they at the same time worsen their qualities (the peel thickens strongly, the pulp dries up and becomes flabby, the juice becomes less acidic).

Under normal conditions, lemon grows, blooms and bears fruit throughout the year, therefore, the same plant can simultaneously have ripe fruits, young ovaries, flowers and buds. The period required for fruit ripening, and it begins from the moment they are set, largely depends on the period of flowering and setting. Fruit ripening during lemon flowering in the summer months occurs 1-2 months faster than in the spring. The time from setting to ripening of fruits can vary widely (7-14 months). Experienced amateur flower growers know how to regulate the timing of lemon flowering, skillfully applying various techniques, for example, temporary drying of the tree. Thus, a tree dried up (to the initial degree of leaf wilting) stops growth and flowering and enters a forced dormancy, in which craftsmen can keep it for some time. If after this they give abundant watering, then the lemon begins vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

When growing a lemon in a tub culture, it is very important to achieve its dwarfism, especially since the lemon tends to form very powerful, long (not branching only at the top) branches, so it will need to be cut regularly: without this, the shoots make the crown very voluminous. According to experts, it is advisable to prune all strong growths of a tree after 5-6 leaves, which makes the crown more compact, mechanically strong and productive. Systematic care is also required for the roots (it is carried out, as a rule, during transplantation), since they provide the vital activity of the plant. With abnormal development of the root system, lemon growth is inhibited, the color of the leaves changes, etc.

Life span indoor lemon under favorable conditions it can be quite large. For example, I saw in the city of Pushkin a wonderful almost three-meter 30-year-old tree, it grows in a greenhouse and is, one might say, in its prime. Several hundred fruits hang on it at the same time.

As a rule, diseases and pests play a significant role in reducing the longevity of plants. If the owners treat their pet lemon caringly, like a family member, then under favorable conditions the tree's lifespan may well be 35-45 years.

Being a southern plant, the lemon tree will surely give a good harvest of fruits in indoor conditions, if it is provided with good care and all the conditions necessary for normal life. But I’ll notice right away: it has quite high requirements for heat, moisture and light. The optimum temperature for the growth of lemon leaves and shoots is about 17 ° C, and for the development of fruits 21 ... 22 ° C. Very high air temperatures are harmful to lemon, the plant reacts especially negatively if the temperature rises sharply with a simultaneous low relative humidity. This happens in the spring months and early summer - it is caused by a sharp warming outside. A similar phenomenon can lead to the fall of flowers and ovaries, and a strong temperature drop in the autumn and winter months - and foliage.

Soil temperature should also be close to air temperature; especially harmful is the sharp lag of soil temperature from air temperature. This happens when a tub lemon, which has stood for a long time in the summer and even in the fall in the open air, is immediately brought into a warm living room when it gets cold. Sometimes he reacts to this by dropping foliage.

Lemon is sensitive to fluctuations in air humidity in the room. It reacts negatively to its deficiency, which is most dangerous (especially at high temperatures) during flowering and fruit setting. This causes shedding of flowers and ovaries. Some experts believe that the higher the air humidity, the longer the life of the lemon leaves.

Lemon is a plant of short daylight hours; he quite tolerates the lack of sunlight. With a long daylight hours, its growth is enhanced, and fruiting is delayed. The most favorable for indoor growing are windows on the south and east sides. On the south side, it receives a lot of light in summer, but it should be shaded with a gauze curtain from direct sunlight (this is especially important during the midday hours). Some experts consider the eastern side to be universal: its morning sun rays, although bright, are not so scorching, and such lighting is quite enough for plants.

To prevent a one-sided tree from growing, it is recommended to turn the box with the plant at a small angle every half month. Although due to this procedure, the growth of shoots and leaves is somewhat inhibited (lemon is very sensitive to changes in lighting and rearrangement from place to place), but the plant is formed of the correct shape. Other experts advise making turns by about 10 ° every 10 days: then it will take a year for the plant to rotate completely. It should also be borne in mind that the lemon is sensitive to a sharp change in lighting: with a decrease in its intensity, the size of new leaves increases.

During the winter period, the lemon will not be disturbed by daylight (5-6 hours) with a fluorescent lamp (or a 100-150 W incandescent lamp), which is placed at a height of 60-80 cm above the plant.

The period from October to March is the most difficult for plants, due to non-compliance with the conditions of detention during this period, they often die. In winter, with battery heating, the air in the room is dry, so it is better to move the plants away from the heating devices (sometimes the batteries are covered with damp cloth); you can spray the leaf surface with a spray gun. However, it must be remembered that excessive spraying of the leaf surface, especially the Meyer variety, can contribute to the development of fungal diseases. It also does not hurt to keep water on the surface of the soil in a pot (or nearby) in a wide bowl for evaporation. In summer, it is advisable to rinse the leaves under the shower at least once every 1-2 weeks or gently wipe them with a damp cloth so that they are clean and breathe deeply.

The lemon tree has been grown in the same soil for several years, therefore, a substrate correctly selected for it, as well as fertilizing with fertilizer mixtures, is of great importance for its normal life. We'll talk about this later.

Alexander Lazarev,
candidate of biological sciences,
Senior Researcher, All-Russian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Pushkin

At the mention of this fruit, everyone instinctively frowns, and how not to frown - the sour taste of lemon is familiar to each of us from childhood, when lemon was the best remedy for colds and flu. The best, albeit sour. However, before abandoning this sour fruit in favor of other medicines, you should still pay attention to the beneficial properties of lemon, of which, I assure you, there are a great many!

Lemon has been known as a medicinal plant for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, it was believed that lemon was the best antidote for most poisons, including snake venoms. Doctors of ancient China prescribed medications containing lemon to their patients, as they were sure that this fruit would help heal any wounds, even the most severe ones, cure lung diseases and relieve scurvy. Lemon has also been widely used in the treatment of heart ailments such as palpitations. In Russia, in the 19th century, lemon was used for inflammation of the mouth, tongue and respiratory tract. Here is such a difficult fruit!

Lemon composition

First of all, lemon contains a lot of citric acid, mineral salts and vitamins - very important components of the normal functioning of any organism. Of all the vitamins contained in lemon, vitamin C should be distinguished, which helps to normalize metabolism and increase immunity. However, remember that the vitamin C content in lemon is not so high, as is commonly believed by the people. For example, in, and in a number of other plants, there is more of it at times than in lemon. And the sour taste of this fruit is given by citric acid, and not at all ascorbic acid.

Lemon is rich in vitamins A, B, B1, B2, E, D and vitamin P, also known as "citrine" and is found only in citrus plants. In addition, citrus contains iron, sulfur, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, cobalt, sodium and other minerals. Lemon contains pectin and fiber, which is essential in the treatment of intestinal diseases. However, one of the main factors that determine the high benefits of lemon is the content of citric acid in the fruit, which helps cleanse the body of toxins, improves the functioning of the digestive system, vision, blood circulation, increases immunity and is an indispensable tool in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract. All useful substances are concentrated, as in most fruits, mainly not in the pulp, but in the peel (in the case of lemon - the peel, the top layer of the peel), which makes it the most valuable and useful part of the whole fruit. Lemon zest can be found in many medicines for a wide variety of purposes. It is also useful and, however, not everyone can drink it in its pure form, without added sugar, because of its sour taste.

Lemon composition per 100g

Basic:

• Proteins: 0.9 g
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.0 g
• Mono- and disaccharides: 3.0 g
• Organic acids: 5.7 g
• Dietary fiber: 2.0 g
• Ash: 0.5 g
• Water: 87.8 g
• Caloric value: 15.8 kcal

Vitamins:

• Vitamin A: 0.010 mg
• Vitamin C: 40.0 mg
• Vitamin E: 0.5 mg
• Vitamin B1: 0.04 mg
• Vitamin B2: 0.02 mg
• Vitamin B3: 0.2 mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.06 mg
• Vitamin B9: 9.0 mcg
• Vitamin PP (B3, B5): 0.1 mg

Micro and macro elements:

• Boron: 175.0 mcg
• Iron: 0.6 mg
• Calcium: 40.0 mg
• Potassium: 163.0 mg
• Magnesium: 12.0 mg
• Manganese: 40.0 mcg
• Copper: 240.0 μg
• Molybdenum: 1.0 mcg
• Sodium: 11.0 mg
• Sulfur: 10.0 mg
• Fluoride: 10.0 mcg
• Phosphorus: 22.0 mg
• Chlorine: 5.0 mg
• Zinc: 125.0 mcg

Useful properties of lemon

Modern medicine makes full use of the benefits of lemon for the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with an excess or deficiency of vitamins C and P, since these vitamins have significant anti-inflammatory, antitoxic, anti-sclerotic properties and increase the body's immune-biological responses. Very often doctors recommend lemons as food for those who have just had surgery or, on the contrary, prepares for it, since during the period of illness, more than ever, it is necessary to maintain immunity at a high level.

It is impossible to give a complete list of diseases for which lemon is a necessary medicine, but we will try to tell you about the most basic beneficial properties of lemon. So, lemon will help you with:

• Colds... Vitamin C, found in all citrus fruits, will strengthen the immune system, help reduce fever and soothe sore throat and lungs, lemon also stimulates sweating, which helps to significantly reduce fever. For the prevention of colds, it is recommended to drink a small amount, diluted with warm boiled water, three times a day;
• Infectious diseases, including throat diseases. In this case, it is recommended to add lemon or lemon juice to hot drinks such as tea;
• Diseases of the digestive system. For example, with heartburn, which is accompanied by high acidity. The citric acid contained in lemon, when ingested, begins to break down into alkaline components, which help to reduce acidity.
• Toothache. Drinking lemon juice diluted with water will help strengthen teeth, reduce the risk of tooth decay, soothe aching pain and help relieve gum inflammation, which is a common cause of tooth loss.
• Skin problems. Here lemon will become indispensable in everything from acne to wounds and cuts. The substances included in the lemon have antibacterial and healing properties, which prevents infections from entering the wounds and promotes their early healing;
• Problems with the cardiovascular system and blood diseases. Lemon is the best blood purifier;
• Nausea and dizziness. Lemon is especially useful for pregnant women, as it helps to get rid of the most unpleasant consequences of toxicosis;
• Constipation.

The beneficial properties of lemon are also widely used in traditional medicine. Fresh or processed lemons (preserves, juices, syrups, jams, tinctures) are used for diseases of the liver, stomach, muscle and joint pain, and bleeding. Lemon in various forms is also often prescribed for patients with tuberculosis and even cancer.... Drinking lemon juice from time to time is believed to help reduce the risk of cancer.

Among other things, lemon is often added to tea or food, and this is done for a reason. The substances contained in this citrus help to awaken and increase appetite, which is often absent in sick people or young children. If your child eats little, give him literally 100ml of lemon zest tincture, and he will start eating like a hero!

Lemons contraindications

Lemon contains many useful vitamins and acids that have a strong effect on the body, so the thoughtless use of this citrus in food can threaten with some consequences. It's no secret that lemon, like other citrus fruits, can cause an allergic reaction, due to the high content of citric acid. Before using lemon for food or cosmetic purposes, check if you are allergic to citrus fruits!

It is also worthwhile to carefully approach the use of lemon in the treatment of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

So you got acquainted with the main useful properties of lemon, the main ones, but not all of them! Lemon can be safely called one of the healthiest fruits in the world, since there are almost no diseases in which it would not help. All this, together with interest, compensates for its sour taste, besides, who said that the medicine should be tasty? If you want to always be healthy and strong, we advise you to stock up on lemons, the main thing to remember is that the use of any medicine, even natural, should not be taken thoughtlessly. Consult your doctor if he does not find any contraindications, you can safely include lemons in your daily diet. Who knows, maybe over time you will even like their sour taste!

1. Lemon zest seasoning. Finely grated zest is a great savory addition to a variety of dishes. Store this seasoning in the freezer.
2. Lemon pepper. It is a spicy blend of black pepper, salt, garlic, onion, turmeric and lemon peel. It is used for preparing various dishes, especially good for grilled fish and meat. You can make lemon pepper at home.
3. Candied fruit. It's easier than it sounds to make this favorite childhood treat. You need to boil the pre-soaked lemon peels in sugar syrup and then dry them.
4. Lemon sugar. Many people love lemon tea. There is a new recipe for them: grate lemon zest, put in a plastic container and cover with granulated sugar. Lemon sugar is also used to make various cocktails.
5. Freshener for fruits. Sliced ​​bananas and apples turn black quickly. To avoid this and keep the "festive" look of these fruits for a long time, sprinkle them with lemon juice.
6. Lemon olive oil. If you want to add a pleasant, light lemon scent to regular olive oil, use the following tip. Cut the lemon zest and place it in a jar of butter. Let it brew for two weeks (shaking the jar from time to time). Then strain the oil through a strainer, pour into a bottle and use for cooking.
7. Limoncello. Lifehacker has already talked about how to make this delicious Italian liqueur. Instruction.
8. Lemon ice. Spirals of lemon zest or whole lemon wedges can become an original decoration and a tasty addition to various drinks if you freeze them with water in ice cube trays.
9. "Preservative" for cane sugar. If you put a little lemon zest in a box with brown sugar, it will not damp.
10. Lemon cream. Perfect for soaking biscuits, as well as ice cream and other desserts. The recipe is very simple.

Everyday life

1. Cleaning agent. Lemons make an excellent cleaning and disinfecting agent. To prepare it, you will need lemon zest and vinegar. Lemon peels should be put in a jar, covered with vinegar, covered with a lid and left for two weeks. After 14 days, strain the resulting tincture, dilute with water (50 to 50) and you can start cleaning.
2. Insect repeller. Ants cannot stand the smell of citrus fruits, so to get rid of them, pour lemon juice on baseboards, windowsills, and other places where they hide. Also, lemon is effective against cockroaches and fleas.
3. Bleach. Lemon has natural bleaching properties. To give white cotton garments a fresher look and to get rid of some types of stains (such as rust), add a little citric acid to the machine before washing.
4. Refrigerator freshener. Lemon peel absorbs unpleasant odors, and in return gives a pleasant citrus aroma.
5. Descale remover. Over time, scale builds up on the heating elements of metal and plastic kettles. However, it is very easy to get rid of it. To do this, you need to boil a kettle with citric acid. After which it should be thoroughly rinsed and boiled again.
6. Cleaning. Many housewives are already familiar with this life hack: we take a bowl designed for microwave cooking, fill it halfway with water, add a few drops of lemon juice and send it to the microwave for 3-5 minutes at maximum power. The water boils away, condensation forms on the walls of the stove, which must then be wiped off with a towel. Together with it, the dirt will disappear.
7. "Firewood". Dry lemon zest burns great. It can be used instead of paper for kindling a fireplace or lighting a fire.
8. Cutting board odor eliminator. Onions, fish, garlic - the smells from these and other foods are very pungent and are absorbed into the cutting board for a long time, especially if it is made of wood. You can get rid of unpleasant odors by rubbing the board with half a lemon.
9. Sachet. This is a scented pillow designed to deodorize laundry and repel moths. Take a cotton bag and fill it with dried lemon zest, cloves, juniper, cardamom, and other spices and herbs of your choice. A pleasant aroma is provided for your things.
10. Cleaning of knives. Knives that you do not use for a long time become coated. To get rid of it, sprinkle the blade with sea salt and then rub with lemon zest. The knives will be as good as new.

health and beauty

1. Lemon scrub. Lemons are rich in alpha and beta hydroxyl acids, which are excellent at removing dead skin cells. In addition, lemons help fight pigmentation and other skin problems. Lemon-based scrubs are an excellent refreshing and cleanser. There are many recipes on the web - you can choose the one that suits your skin type.
2. Cleaning and whitening of nails. Manicurists recommend this simple recipe for nail care: squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a small cup of warm water and immerse your fingertips there for 3-5 minutes. After the bath, rub the nail plates with lemon zest.
3. A remedy for nausea. If you feel unwell and nausea comes, hold a slice of lemon in your mouth - the malaise will recede.
4. Dry skin on the elbows. Our grandmothers also used this remedy to combat dry and darkened skin on the elbows: you need to grease your elbows with cream and rub with lemon juice, and then, after 10-15 minutes, rinse with water. Then again grease with cream.
5. Lightening age spots. As already mentioned, lemon is a natural clarifier and has been used since ancient times to combat age spots and freckles. To do this, apply lemon juice to problem areas, leave for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
6. Lemon tonic. Lemon is an excellent tonic. The tonic prepared on its basis will cleanse, disinfect and refresh the skin. Typically, lemon tonic is made from mineral water and honey.
7. Fresh breath. Lemon juice diluted in water can be used to disinfect the oral cavity and get rid of bad odor - citric acid kills bacteria. True, after that, you still need to rinse your mouth with water so that the remains of citric acid do not corrode the enamel.
8. Aroma bath. If you add a few drops of essential lemon oil to the water in addition to the foam, then a simple hygienic procedure will turn into a therapeutic one. Such baths are great for relaxing, and also help in the fight against cellulite and obesity.
9. Dandruff remedy. Also "grandmother's" recipe: rub the hair roots with lemon wedges 1-2 times a week, then wash your hair in the usual way. Warning: lemon is drying, so this method is not suitable for people with dry and sensitive scalp.
10. Inhalation for colds. Lemon essential oil has many medicinal properties (you can write a separate article about this), one of its uses is inhalation during colds. Dilute the oil in a ratio of 2-3 drops per glass of water and breathe over the solution for 5-7 minutes.

If you know other unusual uses for lemons, write in the comments.

Lemon is the fruit of a citrus plant that Avicenna once wrote about, glorifying him as a healer who relieves heart disease and jaundice. Knowledge about it in the 11th century was still very scarce, but now medicine has revealed all the secrets and useful properties of lemons. The plant is grown in the subtropics, both in greenhouses and in natural conditions. The inhabitants of the Mediterranean countries value lemon for its medicinal properties and eat it every day. It is from Turkey, Israel, Egypt that lemons most often come to us on store shelves.

People from ancient times already knew why lemons are useful, and this crossed out all the disadvantages of taste. The area of ​​application of lemon, juice from it, zest is quite extensive, but they can be combined under one word - antidepressant. By eating lemons, you will always be positive.

Lemon - useful properties of the fruit and calorie content

Do you know what lemon is good for? Due to the presence of vitamin C (like orange), lemon is able to raise immunity, regain strength in case of severe colds, lower body temperature and normalize blood pressure.

Caloric content of the product and its composition

There are only 29 calories in 100 grams of lemon, so if you eat half a lemon daily, you can not only improve digestion, but also lose weight.

Peeled lemons in a hundred grams contain:

• Fat - 0.3 g
• Carbohydrates - 3-9 g
• Proteins - 1.1 g
• Fiber - 2 g
• Organic acid - about 6 g

Lemon juice or lemon water is considered an energetic drink. This is why lemon is useful for the body in the first place - it invigorates better than coffee! High in carbohydrates, low in sugars and low in fat - the ideal ratio for a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, 87% of the composition of the product is water, which is so necessary for the human body.

Lemon - useful substances

Complete composition of vitamins and minerals present in 100 grams of peeled lemon fruit:

• Potassium - 163 mg
• Vitamin C - about 40 mg
• Calcium - 40 mg
• Phosphorus - 22 mg
• Magnesium - 12 mg
• Sodium - 11 mg
• Sulfur and sodium - 10 mg each
• Chlorine - 5 mg
• Vitamin E - 0.5 mg
• Boron - 0.2 mg
• Zinc - 0.13 mg
• Vitamin B3 - 0.2 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.06 mg
• PP - 0.1 mg

The minimum amount of lemon contains: retinol, thiamine, pantothenic acid, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, riboflavin, folic acid, iron, vitamin D.

Lemon - useful properties and contraindications

Strengthens the immune system

Is lemon juice good for the immune system? You can answer unequivocally - of course yes! The fruits of the lemon tree, as well as the juice from them, are able to overcome even the most severe colds, increase sweating at temperatures and raise immunity. In the composition of each fruit and peel, an accumulation of microelements important for the body is concentrated: ascorbic acid, vitamin A, flavonoids.

The effect of vitamins mobilizes the internal defense mechanisms against viruses, creates a barrier against the penetration of microbes into the body. Naturally, you will not get off with the use of one lemon juice if you want to really strengthen the immune system for a long time.

For a successful result, you will need physical activity, healthy food, and the inclusion of probiotics in the diet. It is good to combine lemon with other foods such as dried apricots, nuts, raisins. The beneficial properties of tea with lemon appear instantly - the fever subsides, the mood rises, and viruses and bacteria retreat as if by magic. In folk medicine, blood vessels are strengthened with a mixture of garlic and lemon.

Slimming lemon

Let's see if eating lemon every day will harm obese people and is it possible for obesity? Let's be honest - lemon is not just a low-calorie fruit, it also dissolves excess subcutaneous fat, removing cholesterol, and actually helps to lose weight, relieves constipation.

If you are desperate and think that nerve cells do not recover, and fat cells do not disappear anywhere, imagine that everything is exactly the opposite. This is why lemon is useful - it is ideal for weight loss. Every day, adding a little lemon to the dishes, you will establish hormonal balance, and at the same time the work of the nervous system, liver, balance the weight, the fat layer will "go away" much faster.

Pressure regulator

Due to the presence of potassium in lemon, it is used to treat heart disease. In addition, lemon juice and pulp have sedative properties, eliminate anxiety, depression, and at the same time build up pressure.

It is important to combine eating healthy foods that contain vitamin C with daily walking and moderate exercise. Every day, taking a few drops of lemon juice, adding to tea or eating a few slices, a person can get rid of high blood pressure, and raise it if he suffers from hypotension. The nausea and dizziness accompanying pressure surges will go away forever.

For hemoglobin and blood purification

The health benefits of lemon have been studied at Harvard University and proven that citrus fruit increases hemoglobin. Eating lemons often becomes a necessity to replenish the body's supply of red blood cells. With anemia, lemon is an excellent remedy to get rid of the disease. As a blood purifier, lemon is able to fight diseases such as cholera and malaria.

Improves the functioning of the stomach and intestines

“We will defeat acid by acid”, we have come up with such a simple motto for lemon and it hits right to the point. This is because the fetus can effectively reduce acidity in the body. And according to scientists involved in the emergence of cancer cells, all diseases from high acidity and cancer as well.

What is the use of lemon on an empty stomach?

If you often suffer from constipation or diarrhea, bloating and other problems, it is worth revising your menu, for sure it increases the acidity of the whole body. This includes convenience foods, soda, hot dogs, baked goods, dairy products, and eggs. In this case, it is important to think about your health and neutralize the acid in time. A few slices of lemon eaten on an empty stomach and adding green fruits and vegetables to the diet can help.

What else lemon is useful for is the effect of fiber and pectins on intestinal permeability. Try eating a couple of lemon wedges. This snack will clear intestinal congestion and improve appetite. Every day, eating lemon, you can establish metabolic processes in the digestive tract. Lemon should be used carefully to combat an upset stomach, you will be surprised, but lemon is a great healer and can even cope with this. A few drops of juice should be added to food - lunch, breakfast or dinner. But in no case in dairy products, it is better to exclude them altogether if a digestive upset occurs.

Prevents stone formation

According to studies in America, citric acid, when ingested, prevents the formation of kidney stones. Urological studies have confirmed the beneficial properties of lemon for the human body, they testify: due to the formation of urinary citrate, after the lemon enters the body, the appearance of crystals is prevented. Which could then be transformed into more solid compounds - stones.

The same goes for gallstones, lemon juice is an excellent remedy to fight gallstone disease at an early stage ... In no case try to dissolve and remove stones without studying the information about the correct procedure. Although in folk medicine, the positive effect of lemon juice drunk on an empty stomach with a combination of olive oil has been repeatedly noticed. But if a person suffers from severe pain in the gallbladder and stones have already formed, doctors will only advise surgery.

If gallstones are larger than 5 mm, blockage of the ducts and even death can occur. Formations less than 5 mm in size can be dissolved at home. This will require a long pre-fasting, cleansing with enemas and a certain time in order to take lemon juice with olive oil.

Helps Prevent and Fight Cancer

As we said, the effect of antioxidants on the body prevents the formation of new cancer cells. But not only this is the benefit of lemon, the healing power is revealed due to the presence of special substances - hesperidin and d-limonene, these elements have a powerful anti-cancer effect. If you want to improve your condition or prevent cancer, be sure to practice the lemon diet.

Cleansing the liver with lemon

The liver is one of the most important organs, it takes on the role of a purifier from toxins - alcohol, fatty foods, harmful additives. Everything that enters the body will be filtered. Therefore, from time to time you need to cleanse your liver in order to feel good at the end of the life cycle. The question arises: is lemon good for the liver? Of course, it is useful, nature "invented" lemon for our health.

Its use causes an alkalizing effect, reducing acidity, removing toxins from the body, the liver is cleared at this moment. Most surprisingly, people often ignore such effective cleaning, preferring to eat something sweeter. But adding a few drops of lemon juice to water or tea, you can forget about ailments and heaviness in the epigastric region, liver, pancreas. You should definitely try lemon peeling, the main thing is to drink plenty of fluids and undergo a preliminary examination. For serious illnesses such as pancreatitis and the formation of stones, it is completely forbidden to use lemons.

Strengthening the skeletal system

Lemon contains enough vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for young children to grow bones, prevent rickets, strengthen teeth, as well as hair and nails.

As far as citrus allergy is concerned, this is a moot point. Since lemon is considered relatively non-allergenic compared to orange and tangerine.

But nevertheless, in large quantities it can give rashes and here it is important not to overdo it, but try to give a few drops or hand a slice of lemon to the baby in the pens. For adults, lemon is also useful - it regulates the balance of hormones in the body, which means that when you use it, you will notice an improvement in the condition of your hair, nails, and your skin will become cleaner and smoother.

Lemon as an antibacterial agent

The use of lemon as an antiseptic, which heals small cracks in the skin, relieves inflammation from burns and heals wounds on the body is more than justified. Lemon is the best throat disinfectant. If sore throat has overcome, as you know, rinsing is the best way to treat foci of infection. It is important not to miss the moment, and as soon as the inflammation in the throat appears, rinse with a solution of citric acid, it is better, of course, if it is extracted from natural lemon and is present in the water (in the form of a few drops of juice).

Lemon and diabetes

Many are accustomed to associating diseases such as gangrene, myocardial infarction, partial or complete loss of vision with an independent disease. But more often they come as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. It is with this disease that the vessels of the upper and lower extremities, fundus, heart are affected. In any case, it is better to prevent the disease than to cure it.

What is useful in lemon juice in this case is the benefit in prevention. Preventing the onset of diabetes is simple, you need celery root and lemons. 0.5 kg of celery root is mixed with the juice of 5 lemons, grinding in a blender. This mixture must be warmed up, insisted and drunk in the morning with a tablespoon. This composition lowers blood glucose levels, and also promotes the breakdown of fats and the elimination of cholesterol.

How is lemon useful for women and men?

Lemon for a woman has a positive effect on her beauty and mood. But what is useful for lemon specifically for men, we found out more reliably. In addition to a positive effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels, lemon prevents the appearance of oncology in the testes, testosterone levels increase, and congestion disappears. It is even believed that vitamin C and thiamine contained in this particular fruit help to get rid of infertility and give sperm motility, so to speak.

The benefits and harms of lemon peel

Many are worried about the question "is the lemon peel useful, because it is bitter enough?" It is worth noting that it contains all the same useful substances as inside the lemon, the only difference is in the presence of essential oils and a higher concentration of minerals. Therefore, for colds, you need to eat lemon with a crust. This use does not hurt to use it to strengthen bones, hair and nails. Lemon peel has the same beneficial properties, only it acts with greater force.

If the taste of lemon is unacceptable to you, you can eat lemon peels boiled in honey - this is a great way to improve digestion and stabilize your appetite. Lemon peel plays an important role in lowering blood pressure.

What lemon peel is useful for is its ability to strengthen the coronary vessels and the entire circulatory system. Before eating lemons with the skin, you should thoroughly wash it with a brush and fruit washing agent, since the brought fruits can be carcinogenic. About which lemons are better to choose and how they are most often processed, read at the end of the material.

Which lemons are healthier?

It so happens that having bought lemons in a supermarket, in fact, it turns out that they have a bitter taste. Do not immediately scold the store employees, this is quite normal for fruits brought from warm countries. They are picked in advance, while the lemons are not yet ripe on the branch, treated with ethylene to accelerate their ripening. As a result, they get to the buyer of a sunny yellow hue, and the hand is still reaching out to buy them.

There are already fewer vitamins in processed fruits, and most importantly, pectin and fiber practically disappear in them. If you want to enjoy a fully ripe fruit, you should wait until autumn and go to warm regions, it is at this time that the trees bear fruit and there is an opportunity to try a more subtle, refined, sweetish taste. The benefits of fresh lemon with peel will then be 100%.

Processing with ethylene is the lesser of all evils, because before the lemons reach the buyer, they are treated with biphenyl, the strongest carcinogen, during transportation. As a result, lemons are protected from fungi and rotting. It is possible that the poison penetrates into the skin and even deeper. There is no evidence that a small proportion of the poison is detrimental to health. But the fact that diphenyl (biphenyl) can cause allergies is no longer a secret.

On the surface of lemons, you can also find a thin waxy film that covers fruits already in supermarkets, this keeps their presentation longer and retains the liquid inside. Before use, be sure to wash the fruit with baking soda or fruit detergent in warm water, and brush it. It is generally not recommended to give the peel of fruit from the store to children; it is better to cut it off. And God forbid an allergic person to eat the fruit with the peel, this can have dire consequences.

Lemon and lime. What do they have in common?

Many are interested in the important question "what is healthier than lemon or lime, because they are similar?" Lime is grown only in tropical countries, while lemon is grown in subtropics. These are two genetically similar citrus plants, but limes contain several times more vitamins, especially group B, as well as iron. Undoubtedly, using lime, you can restore the nervous system, purify the blood, and also get rid of women's health problems.

So, when interested in information about how lemon is useful for a woman's body, it is better to pay attention to lime. It contains fewer acids, but more organically useful substances. Lime is able to smooth wrinkles, soothe, cheer up, strengthen nails and hair.

Contraindications to the use of lemon

It's time to discuss the cons of using lemon. Despite the many positive aspects, lemons contain a powerful acid that can negatively affect the stomach. Therefore, "applicants" for peptic ulcer disease, or already having it, should completely abandon lemons.

Also, citric acid is capable of destroying fillings on the teeth, it is harmful to carious teeth and childish fragile enamel, when building teeth, you can also not drink concentrated lemon juice. And of course, you should attach great importance to where you buy lemons, and if you bought them, then peel the fruits thoroughly.

Here is another list of people who need to eat lemons with caution, or it is better to remove them from the diet altogether:

• Children under 3 years old, pregnant and lactating mothers
• Suffering from nephritis, acute cholecystitis, ulcers
• With pancreatitis and the formation of large stones in the gallbladder
• Children and adult allergy sufferers who are prohibited from citrus fruits
• People with fillings, extended, sensitive teeth

It is worth noting that it is best to grow lemon in a greenhouse under your supervision, or, if you are an advanced indoor plant lover, on a windowsill. The fruit you grow will contain only nutrients.

People who observe allergic manifestations in the form of a rash after exceeding a dose of half a lemon a day should limit themselves to a few slices and calmly receive benefits. This is the kind of contingent for whom it is good to eat lemon, the main thing is to observe the measure. If you do not belong to any category from the list, you can safely eat lemons, increase immunity and mood. And the stronger the immunity, the more colorful and interesting life becomes !!!

Lemon in dentistry

Lemon juice is used as a remedy against scurvy, periodontal disease and other inflammations of the oral mucosa. Removing plaque from the tongue and mouth is also the prerogative of lemon juice, which is called the number one antiseptic. It is important not to overdo it so as not to damage the delicate enamel of the teeth.

Is lemon good for teeth? If you have already tried to whiten kitchen furniture or dishes with lemon juice and have noticed the result, you can safely trust the fruit and your teeth. It is lemon that will help get rid of plaque and freshen your breath, prevent the formation of caries and help your teeth look perfect. And although yellowish enamel is considered stronger, almost every individual strives to whiten their teeth naturally. The main thing is to remember the rules so as not to harm yourself:

• You should refuse such food that affects the enamel - coffee, tea, red wine, beets, pomegranate, coloring seasonings - turmeric, etc.
• Stop taking antibiotics, sedatives, antihistamines and calcium, stop smoking
• Brush your teeth before the procedure
• After the procedure, after about half an hour - rinse with a solution of soda or hydrogen peroxide and lightly rub your teeth with a brush

You can whiten your teeth in different ways: chew lemon peel after eating or brushing, rinse with water and lemon oil, rinse with juice half with water, rub your teeth with lemon slices (in this case, you will have to immediately rinse the cavity with a solution of water and peroxide).

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It is the immune system that makes it possible to overcome the tumor process, and not the lemon product itself. Perhaps lemon has the ability to inhibit tumor processes.
According to one of the theories, it is too much active immunity that provokes the development of tumors. There is an opinion that vitamins of group "B" at the age of 50 are provocateurs of intensification of oncological processes. The immune process is a complex mechanism and it is ambiguous to say that it helps to overcome tumors, in some cases it just interferes.
Do not forget also that there is an amazing recipe based on lemon, garlic and honey - the elixir of youth. (See the message "General tonic recipes")

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WHAT IS LEMON USEFUL

All citrus fruits, and lemon are no exception, are useful precisely with a set of vitamins. The broad spectrum, not the quantity, plays a role. The fact that lemon contains a lot of vitamin C is a misconception. There is, but not so much, in black currant, for example, three times more. Lemon contains: citric acid, potassium, carotene, vitamins C, A, B1, B2, D, citrine (vitamin P). Literally everything in lemon is useful: pulp, zest and even grains.
Vitamin C, promotes recovery from many diseases, even rheumatism and tuberculosis, being an antioxidant. Drinking lemon, which contains vitamin C, can also help people with periodontal disease and bleeding gums.
Vitamin B, helps to normalize sleep. In other words, lemon can help fight insomnia.
Vitamin P, which can strengthen the walls of blood vessels and even lower blood pressure, which can save many people from heart attacks and strokes.
Carotene in the composition of lemon compensates for the lack of vitamin A in the body.
Potassium, nourishes both the brain and nerve cells.
It is also worth noting that lemon peel contains pectins that remove harmful microorganisms and even protect against cancer.

HOW TO USE LEMON

Tea with lemon juice. Many people drink black tea with lemon and are in complete confidence that they are saturating their body with useful vitamins. But be aware that vitamin C and many other beneficial trace elements contained in this fruit are simply destroyed when they get into a cup of hot tea, without having time to bring you any tangible benefit. The benefits of using lemon in this way will, alas, be small. If you cannot live without this drink, then wait until the cup of tea has cooled down, and only then sprinkle lemon juice into it.

Alkaline water. Those who have studied Bolotov know how important it is to alkalize their body. Cut 2-3 thin lemon slices into a cup of drinking water for an alkalizing drink. You can drink it all day just by adding drinking water. Who does not understand how acidic drinks can alkalize the body - read the source. Bolotov's works can be found on the Internet.

WATER WITH LEMON

Water with lemon on an empty stomach will replace a lot of medicines. What is lemon water at its core? At its core, this is lemonade. Thanks to this natural lemonade, there is a wonderful opportunity to remove toxins accumulated over the years of life from the body; improve the health of the kidneys and the digestive tract, making them work as smoothly as possible.

Also, water diluted with natural lemon juice has a beneficial effect on the work of joints, reducing pain not only in the joints, but also muscle pain. But the most important point is that lemon water removes fat, helping weight loss and giving the body extra tone. Honey can be added for flavor and benefit.

It is recommended to start drinking lemon water early in the morning, before you have breakfast. If you do this on an empty stomach, the results will exceed all expectations. Lemon water is an excellent tonic that regulates liver enzyme levels. The liver is able to start producing more of this enzyme thanks to natural lemon juice with water. No other product is capable of this.

Lemon also regulates oxygen and calcium levels in the liver. It happens
due to the fact that water with lemon regulates the level of carbohydrates in the blood, which is responsible, in fact, for the oxygen content in the blood.

How much lemon should there be in the water?
If we are talking about a completely healthy person who weighs about 70 kilograms, then it is enough to squeeze half a whole lemon and dilute with half a glass of purified water. Two such servings (respectively, two lemons) are necessary
drink a day, one glass at a time (approximately 200 grams of water plus squeezed lemon juice). If you weigh more - 80 to 90 kilograms, then double the dose by squeezing a whole lemon into a whole glass of water. Thus, you will have two lemons a day. If it seems to you that the mixture is not saturated enough (or vice versa - too acidic for you), then you can either add or reduce the amount of water. To help your body extract the most energy from the food you eat, drink lemon water regularly. This is one of the most effective, very useful and affordable measures that almost all people can and should allow themselves in order to heal their body.

But what are the specific benefits of drinking water with lemon for the prevention of certain conditions of the body or diseases?

1. Water with lemon is good for pregnancy. Indeed, it will be beneficial for pregnant women to regularly consume lemon water, as this will help replenish the loss of vitamin C in the body. As you know, during pregnancy, a woman's body loses a little in the strength of the immune system due to the fact that this system must serve for some time both the child and the expectant mother. Vitamin C, in this case, acts as an antioxidant that helps the body to cope with viruses, such as colds and so on. Vitamin C also acts as a stimulant for the liver, helping to cope with irritable bowel syndrome. Thus, it is possible to normalize the stool, avoiding diarrhea or constipation. Also, vitamin C helps to normalize the work of the heart, helping to cope with pain symptoms. In addition, pregnant women should be grateful for lemon water, as vitamin C helps in bone formation in an unborn baby. At the same time, due to its high potassium content, the lemon-water mixture helps the formation of brain cells and the nervous system of the fetus. Moreover, lemon with water contains calcium and magnesium, which help to cope with asthma, increase insulin sensitivity, and normalize blood sugar levels.

2. Benefit for people suffering from cardiovascular disease.
Studies have shown that regular consumption of lemon water on an empty stomach is a great way to help cleanse arteries and blood vessels.

True, for this, water with lemon must be drunk 10-12 times during the day (with an interval of one hour) for several days. This treatment must be accompanied by drinking salt water or herbal teas. It can also help you lose weight, increase insulin sensitivity, and normalize blood sugar levels. What's more, as paradoxical as it sounds, a teaspoon of lemon in half a glass of water can help reduce heartburn.

3. Water with lemon helps to cope with excess weight. Repeated
Studies on the healing effects of lemon water have proven that regular consumption of this "lemonade" helps those who are overweight. It is a good idea, according to nutritionists, to combine some weight loss diets with drinking lemon water. Do not forget that you should drink lemon water on an empty stomach to enhance the beneficial effects of the mixture on the body.

4. Lemon water is good for the skin. Despite the fact that you consume the water from the lemons internally, it has a beneficial effect on your skin. In fact, this is how vitamin C works, improving your skin by rejuvenating it literally from within the body. In less than a few days, you will see that the skin on the face will acquire a healthy pink tint. If you drink lemon water regularly (every morning on an empty stomach), then the changes for the better in the condition of the skin of the hands, face, and the whole body are simply amazing! In fact, a mixture of natural juice with water acts on the body as an anti-aging agent. It even reduces the number of wrinkles and acne (who has it). Lemon water can also act as a topical product. It has an amazing healing effect on scars and small burn scars, helping them to heal.
Lemon also acts as a coolant for mild burns, which
helps relieve pain and burning.

5. Lemon water works against respiratory tract infections. Lemon is an excellent remedy that can help the body cope with respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis and tonsillitis. And it's all thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon. For example, in order to quickly cure a sore throat, you need to squeeze out half a whole lemon, dilute with water (about half a glass of water) and rinse regularly with this solution.
throat.

6. Lemon water purifies the blood. As mentioned above, lemon water helps unclog blood vessels and arteries. Also, lemon water cleanses the blood itself. This property of a solution of water with lemon can be used in the treatment of dangerous diseases such as cholera or malaria.

MORE LEMON RECIPES

If your head hurts. If you have a headache, try the express method: apply a few drops of lemon juice to your temples.
And if you have half an hour or an hour of free time, then cut the lemon into slices and put it on your forehead, then sit on the bed in a dark, cool room, placing a pillow under your feet so that they are above the level of the whole body. After half an hour or an hour, you will definitely feel better.
Peel the fresh lemon peel from the white matter, apply the wet side to the temple for 10-15 minutes. A red spot is formed, a slight itching appears for a short time.

With atherosclerosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, with urolithiasis, impaired metabolism, hemorrhoids, febrile conditions. Add the juice of half a lemon to 1/2 cup hot water and drink 2-3 times a day. They can also be seasoned with fresh vegetable salads without the addition of table salt.

Lemon juice can be used as an external medicine for fungal skin diseases.

With stone disease in the gallbladder.
It is useful to drink 10-12 glasses of lemon juice and about 1.5 liters of a mixture of carrot, beetroot and cucumber juices throughout the day. After 1-2 days, attacks of severe pain will begin for 10-15 minutes. On the 6-7th day, a crisis occurs with severe pain, then the pain subsides and the stone disappears. For very severe pain, you need to take a pain reliever.

Against pain in the biliary tract. If the pain is accompanied by heaviness and nausea (due to the consumption of fatty foods), drink the juice of 1/2 lemon, in which 1/2 tsp is dissolved. soda. Lemon peels boiled in sugar will significantly improve digestion.

With leg cramps. In the morning and evening, lubricate the soles of your feet with fresh lemon juice. Without wiping your feet, put on socks and shoes after drying. The course of treatment is no more than 2 weeks.

If you are nervous. With a nervous heartbeat, grate 0.5 kg of lemons, mix with 0.5 kg of honey and 20 crushed apricot kernels. Consume 1 tbsp on an empty stomach in the morning and evening. l.

Against cough. Many people, somewhere who have heard that lemon is very effective for coughing, immediately begin to eat these fruits in kilograms at the slightest cold. But can you eat lemon in this case? Can. But if you are already sick with a cold or flu, then the healing effect of eating this fruit will be minimal. Lemon is, first of all, an excellent prophylactic agent that should be used long before the start of a massive seasonal epidemic of influenza and other colds.

For sore throat.
Rinsing works well: squeeze the juice from half a lemon, add a coffee spoon of coarse salt to it and dissolve in half a cup of warm water.

FROZEN LEMON

Place the washed lemon in the freezer of the refrigerator. After the lemon is frozen, take a grater, grate the whole lemon (no need to peel it) and sprinkle it on your dishes. This is the key to making your life healthier and longer! This is the secret of the lemon! Sprinkle it on vegetable salads, ice cream, soups, cereals, pasta, spaghetti, rice, sushi, fish dishes ... All foods will suddenly taste good that you may have never tasted before. Now that you've learned this secret of lemon, you can even use it in an instant cup of noodles soup.
What is the main benefit of using a whole lemon? Lemon peel contains 5 to 10 times more vitamins than lemon juice. But now you can consume all of these nutrients. Lemon peel is a powerful reducing agent in the elimination of toxic elements in the body.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

It is better to refuse lemon in case of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, ulcers and gastritis. With hypervitaminosis, you can get a blood clotting disorder. Keep in mind that lemon juice is a common cause of heartburn. Refrain from consuming this citrus if you have a sore throat or mouth. Lemon juice in this case can cause irritation and discomfort. Please note that this fruit should never be used for pancreatitis. Very few, but some people are allergic to lemon.

LEMON FOR BEAUTY.

For the skin.

Lemon is known for its bleaching properties. If you want to get rid of freckles or age spots, be patient and rub them with lemon juice - they will disappear over time. Just do not perform this procedure before going out in the sun or going to the solarium.
If you have enlarged pores, try rubbing your skin with lemon juice, which is known to tighten pores.
Pimples can also be fought with an antiseptic lemon - squeeze some juice on a cotton swab and "burn" the pimples. Yes, sometimes this procedure is not very pleasant - it can tingle, but the result is worth it! Do this in the evening, before bed, and pimples will no longer bother you.
To prevent wrinkles from spoiling your mood, prepare the following magic remedy: olive oil and lemon juice in equal proportions. Wipe your face in the morning and evening, it will become smooth and tender.
You can also pamper yourself with a mask: take natural yogurt, squeeze the juice of half a lemon, apply on face and hands with massaging movements. Wait until the mixture is dry and rinse with warm water. This mask effectively fights wrinkles and age spots.
Lemon juice perfectly softens rough skin on the elbows and legs by rubbing the problem areas with a slice of lemon for a few minutes.

For teeth.

To get rid of plaque, you can brush your teeth with green lemon and grapefruit juice twice a week. Just do not overdo it - you do not need to carry out this procedure too often and for a long time, so as not to destroy the enamel of the teeth.

For hair.

To add shine to dull hair, rinse with lemon juice and water. This method is especially good if you have blonde hair - lemon juice will give it a stunning radiant shade.
Lemon juice softens hard water and leaves your hair silky smooth after washing.

For nails.

If you have used lemon for culinary purposes and you have leftover rind and pulp, do not throw it away right away. Rub her nails - lemon will not only strengthen them, but also whiten and add shine.

For complexion and slimness.

It is very helpful to start each morning with a cup of hot water and lemon juice. The drink will replace the most effective diets for you! Thanks to this, you will get rid of toxins, become slimmer and gain an amazing complexion. If you add green lemon juice to the water, then the benefits will be even greater than from yellow.

Deodorant.

It may happen that there is no deodorant on hand. But if there is a lemon in the house, then the problem is solved - this citrus can be used as a deodorant. After a shower, of course. Do not be afraid that the lemon will tingle - if there are no wounds on the body, then this will not happen.

So that the legs do not get tired.

Have you run so much during the day that your legs are buzzing with fatigue? Find the strength to get to the refrigerator, take out a slice of lemon and massage your tired legs with it.

For insect bites.

This citrus also helps with insect bites! If you smear the bite site with lemon juice, then after a while the irritation and pain will disappear.

LEMON IN THE FARM.

Removes stains.

To remove ink stains from a leather product, you need to rub it with a cloth dampened with lemon juice.
If your child stains clothes with a felt-tip pen while drawing, the stains are also easy to get rid of: lemon juice and fine salt should be applied to the stain, rubbed, and then washed as usual.
Lemon juice will also get rid of blood stains on clothes.
But use lemon carefully with delicate and colored fabrics.

Removes rust.

To get rid of rust, try this method: apply lemon juice to the item and sprinkle with coarse salt. Then put the item in the sun, and after a few hours the rust is gone!

Returns shine.

To restore shine to metal pots, rub the lemon peel on which the pulp remains, and then rinse with water. The surface of the pots will become like a mirror!

Against limescale.

Lemon juice also helps to get rid of limescale. It must be applied to the surface and after a while rinsed with water.

From ants and other insects.

If ants are in your house, don't panic! Lubricate their "favorite" places with lemon juice, and the ants will literally forget their way to your home.

If you put a lemon in a vase with fruits, it will help keep them fresh - the fruits will not deteriorate ahead of time. But if you put a lemon to unripe bananas, then they "ripen".

Cleans the cage.

If rabbits or hamsters live in your house, then you know how difficult it is sometimes to clean their cage. With the help of lemon juice, things will go faster - squeeze it into the places that your pet uses as a toilet, and leave it for a while (the animal should not be in the cage), then rub with a brush and rinse with water. It is effective and safe for animals.

Whitens.

To restore yellowed tissue to its white color, immerse it in boiling water to which lemon juice has been added.

Eliminates odors.

Have you just peeled onions, garlic, butchered fish? Wash your hands with lemon and the bad smell won't bother you.
By the way, if you serve mussels for dinner, which are supposed to be eaten with your hands, then do not forget to put a bowl of water and lemon juice for each guest for rinsing your fingers.
To get rid of microwave odors, place a few slices of lemon in a cup of water and microwave for two minutes at full power. Then this lemon water can be cooled and sent to the refrigerator - this way you "refresh" it too.
When cauliflower is boiled, the smell in the kitchen is not pleasant. Do not plug your nose or run away from the kitchen - it is much easier to add a small slice of lemon to the water.