Benefits of Having Lemon Juice

Hi everybody,

If I describe lemon, it is neither very warm nor very cold in character. It ignites the digestive fire (agni) and fights pitta and vatta doshas. It purifies blood and liver components and is very beneficial in stomach diseases. Lemons also harbour a lot of vitamin C which in turn is beneficial to build strong immunity.

I have heard regular intake of lime water, even for a few days purifies blood and hence there is better flow in the vessels and we feel more energetic.

The so called modern eating habits, the pulsating fast lives, dust swept roads and the ever increasing pollution cause increased production of acids in our body which have a devastating effect and which cause degenerative diseases. So we will have to keep taking such purifying and naturally nutritive additives in our daily diet to counteract them.

Though lemon seems to be acidic owing to the sour taste it has but it actually counteracts the acid produced in our body. I have told this earlier too- having I lemon and 25 tulsi leaves in a glass of warm water 3-4 times in a week protects us from the toxic fluids and unwanted bacteria that collect in our bodies over time.

Some remedies with lemon juice:

• In acidity:

Add crystal sugar (pure mishri) and rock salt in lime water and have it.

• Stomach problems:

This one also I have stated earlier- have a mixture of lime juice, ginger and rock salt before meals. This leads to better digestion, eases in stomach ache, flatulence etc.

• In increased uric acid:

After 40 years of age having heavy pulses like kidney beans (rajma), black gram (urad) or cheese or similar protein rich food tend to cause vatta doshas and increased uric acid which causes pain in joints and mainly ankle. Having lemon juice in water empty stomach in the morning eases this problem. Adding a few drops of ginger juice in this mixture is even more beneficial.

• Some people complain of a burning sensation during urination. Having lime and mishri in water leads to betterment in this problem.

• You know lime water is also beneficial in fighting oral bacteria. After meals, rinsing your mouth with lime water instead of normal water will fight bad breath.

• Also, there is a disease called scurvy which occurs due to vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms of scurvy include bleeding gums and teeth losing their firmness. Intake of lime water for a few days and rinsing the mouth with 1 lime juice mixed in approximately 1 small bowl water helps in betterment of this problem. Also, you can softly rub the lemon peel over your gums.

• I have heard lemon juice also helps in fighting the micro-organisms causing cholera disease.

For me, lemon is a staple food item already. It is your time to include it in your daily food/drink habits.

Until next time, take care!