Friday, November 10, 2017

Home remedies using lemon – menstrual cramps, sore throat, and more…

Lemons contain good amount of Vitamin C, B complex, nutrients, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and fiber. As compared to apples and grapes, a lemon contains more amounts of potassium then them. To gain full benefits of lemon one can drink lemon juice daily morning for flush out toxins from the body. There are many benefits of lemons in regards to health and can be used effectively in natural home remedies.

Lemon Remedy for Menstrual Cramps:

Lemon contains good amount of vitamins and minerals and have alkalizing effect due to which body stay hydrated and you can get rid of menstrual cramp. Warning: If you are allergic to either ingredient, do NOT use these recipes!

Ingredients
water – 2 Cups
Lemon – 1
Ginger – 1 inch
Honey – 1 tablespoon

How to make?

Grate about 1 teaspoon of ginger root into a sauce pan with 2 cups of water.
Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon into the mixture and bring it to a boil.
After boiling, take the pan off the heat and let it cool for 20 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon of honey and drink the mixture.
This will keep you hydrated throughout the day and you can get rid of menstrual cramps.

2. Lemon for Headache:

Lemon is powerful and very effective ingredient to treat headache pain. When lemon juice is consumed it helps to reduce the intensity of a headache. Headache can be caused due to gas in stomach or stress. Lemon can be used in several ways to treat with headache.

Lemon Honey tea
Ingredients

Water – 2 cups
Ginger – 1-inch
Fresh lemon slices – 1-2

How to make?

Grate about 1 teaspoon of ginger root into a sauce pan with 2 cups of water.
Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon into the mixture and bring it to a boil.
After boiling, take the pan off the heat and let it cool for 20 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon of honey and drink the mixture.
This will keep you hydrated throughout the day and you can get rid of menstrual cramps.

2. Lemon for Headache:

Lemon is powerful and very effective ingredient to treat headache pain. When lemon juice is consumed it helps to reduce the intensity of a headache. Headache can be caused due to gas in stomach or stress. Lemon can be used in several ways to treat with headache.

Lemon Honey tea
Ingredients

Water – 2 cups
Ginger – 1-inch
Fresh lemon slices – 1-2

How to make?

Combine water, ginger, and lemon slices in small saucepan; bring to boil over high heat. Once mixture has come to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Pour tea into mug, discarding lemon and ginger. Add sweetener if desired.

Lemon crust paste
Grind up 2-3 Lemon peels (you could use a blender, mortar and pestle ) and add a little fresh water to create a thick paste. Apply the paste on forehead. The soothing fragrance of lemon will calm your senses and the lemon paste will soothe the pain.

3. Lemon Remedy for Sore Throat –

Lemon contains antibacterial property which helps in curing throat infection. If you have a sore throat every couple of hours drink warm lemon juice.
Ingredients

Fresh Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Black salt – 1 teaspoon
Warm water – 1 glass
How to make?
Add lemon juice, black salt to a cup of warm water. Your glass full of lemon juice is ready. Gargle with it three times a day for at least one minute to get rid of sore throat and irritation.

4. Lemon Sinus Remedy:

In a mug of hot water, stir in 2 teaspoons of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 teaspoons of Raw Honey, and 1-2 tablespoons of Fresh Lemon Juice.

Honey helps fight infections and soothes your throat. Lemon gives you extra vitamin c, and helps flush toxins out of your body. Warm liquids are also soothing to your throat and help break up mucus.

5. Lemon Cough Remedy:

Make a cup of tea and add a little honey and lemon, and it will soothe a sore throat and ease a cough even better. It also tastes heavenly, something most home remedies lack.

The simplest recipe is a combination of 1-cup of warm, local honey and 3-tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add ¼ cup of warm water the mixture and then stir until smooth.
Take 1- 2 teaspoon of the mixture at the first sign of cough and be sure to take a dose before bed for a good night’s sleep.

No comments:

Post a Comment