Lemon Juice

Species Name: Citrus limon

The lemon tree is a small evergreen that is native to Asia and now grown throughout the world, including as an inside ornamental tree. The tree bears an oval yellow citrus fruit known as lemons.

The fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world. The juice of the lemon is primarily used in medicine.

What is Lemon Juice? Lemon Juice is juice from the lemon fruit. Lemon Juice is available in natural or concentrate form, and can be found frozen. As lemonade sweetener has already been added.

Lemon Juice Recipe:

Choose ripe lemons. It is important to note that the average lemon will yield about 3 tablespoons of juice. Room temperature lemons will produce more juice.

You can microwave the lemon for a few seconds; this may allow you to get even more juice. Before cutting, roll the lemon on the countertop with your palm, pressing firmly.

If you just need a few drops of juice, you can pierce the lemon skin with a toothpick and squeeze out the amount you need. Then store the remainder of the lemon in a plastic bag and refrigerate.

To juice a full lemon, cut in half and use a hand or electric juicer. Add purified water and honey to taste. Serve over ice, or hot as a lemon tea.

Home Remedies Using Lemon Juice:

Benefits of Lemon Juice:

Lemons were first written about in the 10th century. The fruit has long been used medicinally, including as a treatment for scurvy on long sea voyages in the middle 1700s.

Lemon juice is known for its astringent properties. It can also be utilized to induce perspiration, as a diuretic, gargle, lotion, and tonic. Externally lemon juice has been utilized as a treatment for acne, fungus, ringworm, athlete's foot, sunburn, and warts.

Lemon juice is primarily utilized for its vitamin C nutritional value and potassium content. It is used to treat the common cold, flu, and fight fevers. Other studies center on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer actions. It is also being investigated, as an effective treatment for kidney stones.

Side Effects of Lemon Juice:

Lemon Juice is generally considered safe, especially when diluted with water.

Known side effects include tooth enamel erosion. Lemon juice may increase gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms.