Therapeutic Uses
Fade Marks and Dark Spots – Acidity in lemon acts as a bleaching agent that assists to clear out marks and dark spots on skin. Also, Vitamin C helps to stimulate production of collagen. Put a small amount of lemon peel to the areas before bed time and wash in the morning. One should avoid the sun after its application because lemon juice might make skin hypersensitive to UV rays and cause burns.
Treatment for Cancer – Lemons are effective way of treating and preventing cancer. It is anti-microbial and combat fungi and bacterial infections. The consumption of lemon peels prevents the chances of various cancers such as colon cancer, skin cancer and breast cancer. Study shows that intake of lemon peels tea prevents cancer cell development. Peels has limonene and salvestrol Q40 that helps to treat cancer. It counteracts against cancerous cells in the body.
Stronger Bones – Lemon peels contains high content of vitamin C and calcium which assist to promote bone health. It also prevents the chances of bone associated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and inflammatory polyarthritis.
Reduction of Oxidative Stress – Lemon peels also lowers oxidative stress due to the presence of high content of bio-flavonoids which is regarded to effectively lower oxidative stress in the body.
Eliminate Toxins – The body contains various toxic elements which make the body weak from within and also promotes addiction to harmful eatables such as hard drinks. With the citrus bioflavonoids, Lemon peels eliminate these toxic elements found in the body.
Maintains Cholesterol Level – Lemon peels assist in reducing the level of overall cholesterol body that results to maintain healthy heart. It is due to the presence of polyphenol flavonoids.
Prevent Heart Ailments – Lemon peels contains potassium that helps to maintain normal blood pressure in the body. Moreover, lemon peels assist to prevent heart attacks, heart diseases and diabetes.
Maintain Hygiene – Lemon peels are helpful in maintaining hygiene and oral health. The deficiency of vitamin C causes teeth problems such as bleeding gums, gingivitis and scurvy. With high content of citric acid, Lemon peels fill up the requirement of vitamin C and counteract the gum and teeth related problems.
Medicinal Uses: * Aromatherapy * Cellulite * Culinary/Kitchen * Herbal Teas * Insect Repellent
Lemon Peel Side Effects: Lemon oil in the bath or in massage oils should be well diluted as it can cause skin irritation. Avoid using the oil in body care products when going out into the sun.
Drug Interactions: None Noted
