Lemon

Citrus limon

Lemons hold many nutritional benefits for the body. They work as natural alkalizers, helping to balance the pH of the body and contain high levels of vitamin C and flavanoids which support the body’s immune system. Lemons also help support healthy digestive function. Lemon juice is a useful disinfectant to help with the healing of surface scrapes and cuts.

Lemons are bright yellow citrus fruits that are known for their sour flavor typically grown on evergreen trees. They are typically grown in warmer climates like as areas such as Mexico, California and India while also being grown and are also harvested in China. Lemons are commonly harvested for their juice, oil, peels and powder and used in a variety of functional, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications.

Not only are lemons healthy, but they can be utilized in other areas of life as well. Lemon juice works as an effective non-toxic cleaner, deodorizer, polisher, preserver of perishable items. Lemon extracts can even be used in the garden as weed killers and natural pesticides.