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Are you plagued by headaches? Depression? Indigestion? Are you constantly tired? Or perhaps you have an important meeting coming up? There's a solution. Stock up on lemons.
Lemon. This small, thorny tree is cultivated in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Its bright yellow citrus fruit is one of the healthiest. Its distinctive, tart flavor is used in cuisines around the globe. It also works well as a natural remedy for various ailments.
Lemon scent for stress and tension
The scent of lemon has been used in aromatherapy for years.
Lemon essential oils stimulate the liver and lymphatic system, cleanse toxic substances, and strengthen the body. Scientists agree that the lemon scent uplifts the spirit and stimulates the nervous system. This is one reason why this lemony note is so widely used in various fragrance compositions.
Preparing for an important meeting? Boost your productivity by rubbing lemon balm, which has a lemon-like scent, on the inside of your wrist. The mild lemon scent will positively impact your mood. Researchers have found that exposure to lemon balm can improve mood and cognitive function.
Benefits of lemon oil
Lemon oil is obtained by squeezing the juice from the peel of the fruit. Its delicate and refreshing scent is wonderfully invigorating and stimulating. It improves concentration. Lemon oil has a calming effect, reducing anxiety and tension, and is effective in combating depression and low mood.
Lemon oil is used to soothe inflammation of the mouth and throat. It also provides relief from insect bites, accelerates wound healing, and lowers body temperature in feverish conditions.
The oil has astringent properties, so it can be used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, and varicose veins. It also has a beneficial effect on skin conditions such as herpes, acne, and dandruff.
Its antiseptic properties are useful for colds and flu.
The oil's fresh and cheerful aroma is commonly used in colognes, perfumes, and various body care products. The scent pairs well with floral notes of lavender, rose, geranium, and ylang-ylang. It also harmonizes well with lime, orange, and sage.
Lemon over the years
In Southeast Asia, lemon has been considered an antidote to poisons for centuries. Its antiseptic properties have been known to people since ancient times. It was used to prevent wounds and as a remedy for various ailments.
The benefits of lemon gained importance in the 18th century after James Lind's clinical trial. He divided sailors suffering from scurvy into six groups. He administered a different remedy to each group. Only the sailors to whom he administered lemon recovered.
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