Lemons to the rescue

Updated on: 25 April,2011 10:45 AM IST |
The Features Team |

A glass of fresh lemon juice is perfect for summers.

A glass of fresh lemon juice is perfect for summers. We tell you why:

Soothes your tummy
Lemon helps to check the extra flow of bile and cleanses the mouth. It dislodges phlegm (cough) and expels wind from the digestive tract. It aids in digestion and removes constipation. It also prevents nausea and acidity.

Cleanses the system
While lemon has an acidic taste, it leaves off alkaline residues in the body. Lemon juice has powerful anti-bacterial properties. Experiments show that it destroys bacteria of malaria, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid, etc.

RICH SOURCE OF VITAMIN
Lemons contain some vitamin A. The natural Vitamin C in lemons is easily absorbed by the body. The Vitamin C of lemons is very effective because it is combined with bioflavonoids (Vitamin P). In addition to Vitamin C, lemon also contains Niacin and Thiamin in small amounts.

GOOD FOR THE HEART
Vitamin P in lemon strengthens the blood vessels and helps to prevent internal hemorrhage. High blood pressure patients who are at a risk of It cerebro-vascular accidents can benefit from regular consumption of lemon juice.

RELIEF FOR THE BONES
Lemon is traditionally used to treat gout and rheumatism. It helps in the formation of calcium carbonate in the body, which neutralizes the acids. Lemon juice prevents deposit of uric acid in the tissues.