Lemon for the beauty of women and the cold of winter

It is believed that the original home of the lemon tree is India, and from there its cultivation spread in various countries of the world, and lemon grows well in temperate regions, and it is a fruitful tree most of the year.

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, so lemon remains an effective treatment for colds. It is also rich in oils that have different uses. We will learn about them:

First: For colds and strengthening immunity

Foods that contain a high percentage of vitamin C, such as lemons, help the immune system to overcome diseases, so the introduction of fruits and vegetables in the diet, especially in the winter, helps the body’s immunity in its fight against diseases that occur due to environmental factors surrounding us and the low level of physical activity in Winter, so next time you complain of cold symptoms, you just need to squeeze a lemon and warm the juice over a low heat, then add a large spoonful of honey and stir the mixture until it is completely homogeneous, then eat the mixture and then you will feel relief from cold symptoms.

Secondly, for the health of the heart and brain

Lemon protects the heart from the risk of heart disease, lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, and also prevents stroke, especially for women, according to the American Heart Association, where a study on a group of women who introduced citrus fruits into their diet showed that the risk of stroke was 19% lower than other women.

 Third: To prevent and fight cancer

Eating a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against some types of cancer, as some studies have shown that cancer occurs in lower rates for those who eat citrus fruits like lemon, and lemon is rich in antioxidants that protect us from cancer and make us enjoy better health.

Fourth: To treat and prevent anemia

Anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body, and lemon contains a small amount of iron, but it has an important role in helping the body absorb iron from foods, especially vegetable foods, so adding it in daily meals is important for better health.

Fifth: Lemon in the world of beauty and skin care

Lemon is one of the most important plants used in the world of cosmetics. Lemon is used in many cosmetic preparations, such as creams and shampoos. It is also used in many recipes.

Lemon juice has an astringent effect on the pores, so it is very suitable for oily skin, as it works to get rid of excess fat and close the enlarged pores in the skin.

Lemon juice is also one of the natural means to help lighten the color of the skin, and it can be used by rubbing half a lemon on dark areas of the skin, such as the area under the armpits or the elbows and knees as well, and the color of the area will open and you will be surprised by the result.

It is used to combat skin damage caused by exposure to sunlight and remove wrinkles from the face.

The vitamin C present in lemon helps in the formation of collagen, which acts as a supporter of overall skin health.

Sixth: Fighting obesity and burning fat

The plant compounds in lemon work to get rid of excess weight, burn fat and get rid of obesity, so it is preferable to add lemon to food, and it can be added with water to enjoy a rich taste and ideal weight.

Seventh: For healthy and smooth hair

Lemon helps to grow hair, strengthen it and prevent it from falling out, it works to resist the fungi found in the scalp, and get rid of dandruff and dead cells, it adds life to exhausted and stressed hair.

Eighth: To tweak insects

When being stung by a flying insect like a mosquito, put a quantity of lemon juice on the place of the infection, and the feeling of the pinch will disappear quickly, and in order to keep the mosquito away from your body, paint the bare parts with lemon juice, and there are preparations of lemon juice for this purpose, and it is also used to keep ants away from the house By, putting a quantity of lemon juice on the windowsill and the bottom of the door opening and you will notice the ants away from your house.

We knew together the fruitful benefits of lemon, so let us use it in the cold of winter and for the beauty of women.