The Lemon Book - Natural Recipes and Preparations by Alexandra Végant Page B
Authors: Alexandra Végant
reaching 3-4 lemons, according to individual needs.
Once the maximum dose has been reached, the quantity of juice is reduced by half a lemon a day until reaching one lemon a day.
For at least one month, continue the dose of one lemon a day. During the detoxification, keep your diet light, made up mainly of vegetables, fruit and cereals.
The acids present in lemons have an alkalising action on the body; the citric acid oxidises during metabolism. The resulting salts form carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and potassium, which contribute to the alkalinity of the blood.
A treatment of 200g of lemon juice a day can help to resolve serious states of acidosis . A few soup-spoonfuls of juice diluted in a glass of water relieve attacks of acid reflux. (Caution: the ingestion of lemon juice while taking antacid medication should be avoided as it can increase absorption of the aluminium contained in this kind of product.)
In aromatherapy, lemon essence acts directly on the nervous and endocrine systems. According to the experts, the aromatic molecules enter the cortex, bringing about an agreeable feeling of harmony and well-being which relieves stress and anxiety.
Several scientific studies have shown that the consumption of citrus fruits could prevent the formation of certain cancers and slow down the proliferation of metastasis (see References at the end of the book).
To summarise their properties, lemons are:
disinfectant
antiseptic
antitoxic
white blood cell activators in the immune system
refreshing
stimulating for the sympathetic and nervous system
stimulating for the heart
alkalising
diuretic
antirheumatic
anti gout
antiarthritic
calming
antacid
anti-sclerotic
antiscorbutic
stimulating for the veins
blood-thinning
antihypertensive
depurative
remineralising
antianaemic
stimulating for gastrohepatic and pancreatic secretion
hemostatic
carminative
vermifugal
antivenin
healing for wounds
soothing for insect bites
protective for the skin
Lemons are beneficial in the case of:
infections
infectious diseases
malaria and fevers
preventing epidemics
asthenia
loss of appetite
rheumatism
arthritis
gout
stones
heartburn and gastric ulcers
dyspepsia
aerophagia
scurvy
arteriosclerosis
varicose veins
phlebitis
capillary fragility
obesity
hypertension
demineralisation
growth and convalescence
anaemia
jaundice
vomiting
liver failure and pancreatitis
haemophilia
haemorrhages
meteorism
diarrhoea
intestinal parasites
asthma
bronchitis
headaches
influenza
common colds
sinusitis
otitis
nosebleeds
mouth ulcers
rashes
dermatitis
boils
migraines
warts
herpes
insect bites
scabies
Medical advice should always be sought before any recourse to self-medication.
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LEMONS AS AN “ALL-PURPOSE REMEDY”
To relieve symptoms of flu, colds, headaches and nausea : thoroughly rinse an organic lemon, cut it in half, squeeze the juice into a small saucepan with half a glass of water, add the two squeezed halves of the fruit and bring to the boil for a few minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey (or even better, with malt) and drink the hot liquid in small sips before going to bed.
To disinfect mouth ulcers : rinse with lemon juice.
In cases of diarrhoea , drink fresh lemon juice for its astringent and regulatory effect on the bowels.
To tone and improve the appearance of the skin , eat fresh lemons and reap the benefits of their high vitamin A content.
To stimulate the immune defences and purge the liver , drink the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water on an empty stomach every morning for 1-2 months.
To treat warts : soak a folded piece of sterile gauze or a cotton ball in freshly-squeezed lemon juice, apply it to the wart and hold it in place with the help of a plaster. Repeat twice a day for 2-3 weeks.
On insect bites : immediately apply a slice of lemon to the bite. Alternatively, put a drop of lemon essential oil in a
Once the maximum dose has been reached, the quantity of juice is reduced by half a lemon a day until reaching one lemon a day.
For at least one month, continue the dose of one lemon a day. During the detoxification, keep your diet light, made up mainly of vegetables, fruit and cereals.
The acids present in lemons have an alkalising action on the body; the citric acid oxidises during metabolism. The resulting salts form carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and potassium, which contribute to the alkalinity of the blood.
A treatment of 200g of lemon juice a day can help to resolve serious states of acidosis . A few soup-spoonfuls of juice diluted in a glass of water relieve attacks of acid reflux. (Caution: the ingestion of lemon juice while taking antacid medication should be avoided as it can increase absorption of the aluminium contained in this kind of product.)
In aromatherapy, lemon essence acts directly on the nervous and endocrine systems. According to the experts, the aromatic molecules enter the cortex, bringing about an agreeable feeling of harmony and well-being which relieves stress and anxiety.
Several scientific studies have shown that the consumption of citrus fruits could prevent the formation of certain cancers and slow down the proliferation of metastasis (see References at the end of the book).
To summarise their properties, lemons are:
disinfectant
antiseptic
antitoxic
white blood cell activators in the immune system
refreshing
stimulating for the sympathetic and nervous system
stimulating for the heart
alkalising
diuretic
antirheumatic
anti gout
antiarthritic
calming
antacid
anti-sclerotic
antiscorbutic
stimulating for the veins
blood-thinning
antihypertensive
depurative
remineralising
antianaemic
stimulating for gastrohepatic and pancreatic secretion
hemostatic
carminative
vermifugal
antivenin
healing for wounds
soothing for insect bites
protective for the skin
Lemons are beneficial in the case of:
infections
infectious diseases
malaria and fevers
preventing epidemics
asthenia
loss of appetite
rheumatism
arthritis
gout
stones
heartburn and gastric ulcers
dyspepsia
aerophagia
scurvy
arteriosclerosis
varicose veins
phlebitis
capillary fragility
obesity
hypertension
demineralisation
growth and convalescence
anaemia
jaundice
vomiting
liver failure and pancreatitis
haemophilia
haemorrhages
meteorism
diarrhoea
intestinal parasites
asthma
bronchitis
headaches
influenza
common colds
sinusitis
otitis
nosebleeds
mouth ulcers
rashes
dermatitis
boils
migraines
warts
herpes
insect bites
scabies
Medical advice should always be sought before any recourse to self-medication.
Return to the Table of Contents
LEMONS AS AN “ALL-PURPOSE REMEDY”
To relieve symptoms of flu, colds, headaches and nausea : thoroughly rinse an organic lemon, cut it in half, squeeze the juice into a small saucepan with half a glass of water, add the two squeezed halves of the fruit and bring to the boil for a few minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey (or even better, with malt) and drink the hot liquid in small sips before going to bed.
To disinfect mouth ulcers : rinse with lemon juice.
In cases of diarrhoea , drink fresh lemon juice for its astringent and regulatory effect on the bowels.
To tone and improve the appearance of the skin , eat fresh lemons and reap the benefits of their high vitamin A content.
To stimulate the immune defences and purge the liver , drink the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water on an empty stomach every morning for 1-2 months.
To treat warts : soak a folded piece of sterile gauze or a cotton ball in freshly-squeezed lemon juice, apply it to the wart and hold it in place with the help of a plaster. Repeat twice a day for 2-3 weeks.
On insect bites : immediately apply a slice of lemon to the bite. Alternatively, put a drop of lemon essential oil in a