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LifeForce: Nutritional information by ingredient
L E M O N P E E L Citrus Limonum
A.K.A.: Lemon tree.
PROPERTIES: Anti-bacterial, Anti-scorbutic, Astringent, Digestive tonic, Diuretic.
Lemon juice is probably the best of all anti-scorbutics, being almost a specific in scurvy.
It is valuable as a cooling drink in fevers, and for allaying thirst.
The juice may be used in diaphoretic and diuretic draughts. It is highly recommended in acute rheumatism, and is sometimes given to counteract narcotic poisons, especially opium.
It is a good astringent, whether as a gargle in sore throat, in pruritis of the scrotum, in uterine hemorrhage after delivery, or as a lotion in sunburn. It is said to be the best cure for severe, obstinate hiccough, and is helpful in jaundice and hysterical palpitation of the heart. The decoction has been found to be a good anti-periodic, useful as a substitute for quinine in malarial conditions, or for reducing the temperature in typhoid.
It is probable that the lemon is the most valuable of all fruit for preserving health.
Source: The Little Herb Encyclopedia, Jack Ritchason, Ph.D., N.D.
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