Natural benefits and healing properties of Paper lemon (Key lime)

Paper lemon (Key lime) (Citrus aurantifolia)

Paper lemon is an important fruit. It is very popular in tropical regions and used as an essential fruit in daily diet. Paper lemon peel is smooth, sweet smelling, juicy. Kajilebu trees are small, branched and grow up to 5 meters in height. The paper lemon tree has many thorns, fragrant small and white flowers. Paper lemons also vary in size, shape and color.

Origin and spread

Kajilebu originated in India from here to the Eastern Mediterranean region and Western countries. At the beginning of colonization, the Spanish spread the fruit throughout the tropics.

Food quality

Paper lemons are a source of natural sugars, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. In salads it helps to maintain the natural color of the fruit and imparts flavor. Fresh lemon juice has been used medicinally since ancient times.

Natural benefits and medicinal properties of lemon in curing diseases

Immunity

The large amount of Vitamin C in Kagi Lemon boosts the body immune system. When our body is attacked by bacteria, the body immune system protects the body from them. So, to increase immunity, you can drink 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in 1 cup of water every day.

Bone formation

Drinking lime juice helps in wound healing and prevents eye damage. Helps in the formation of teeth and bones. It prevents tooth decay, stops bleeding gums.

Improve digestion

The peel of this fruit also has medicinal properties which are used in medicine to improve digestion and release stomach gas.

Scurvy

Kajilebu is used as a cure for scurvy due to its vitamin C content.

Digestive disturbances

Kajilebu is very useful in digestive disorders. A teaspoon of lemon juice mixed with honey reduces vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, stomach acid.

Constipation

Drinking lemon juice with a glass of warm water on an empty stomach in the morning helps in constipation.

Ulcer

The citric acid in lemon creates an alkaline reaction in the digestive system. This juice neutralizes the effects of oily food and reduces gastric acidity. So lemon is valuable in treating peptic ulcer.

Fever and cold

Vitamin C in lemon is good for fever and cold. Vitamin C reduces toxicity and shortens the duration of illness.

Gum disorder

If the gums are swollen, drink lemon juice mixed with a small amount of salt. Rubbing a discarded lemon peel on the gums helps in curing this problem.

Obesity

Paper lemon juice works well to reduce body weight. Drink a glass of water every morning on an empty stomach.

Beautifying

Paper lemon can also be used as a beautifier. Mix a teaspoon of glycerin with the juice of a lemon. Apply to face, hands and feet at night before going to bed. Increases beauty if applied daily. Applying lemon juice on hair stops hair fall and prevents premature graying.

Warning

Excess Paper lemon should not be used. Alkaline salts of its juice may cause renal calculi. Excessive use damages tooth enamel.

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