Some remedies have survived the ages because they work. Lemon rind, lemon tree leaves and lemon juice, have for countless years been used successfully to treat a number of health issues. In it’s simplest form lemon juice was made into drinks, added soups and stews, to stimulate the appetite of the sick.
COUGH MEDICINE
Over low heat warm half cup of honey. When melted, stir in juice of one lemon. Sip, hold in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing. Take the homemade cough medicine three to four times a day. An half an hour before sleeping, take a tablespoon of cough medicine.
HAIR HEALTH
In a jug, combine the juice of one lemon, one tablespoon of grape seed oil, and one egg yolk.
- Wash your hair.
- Massage mixture into your hair and scalp. Cover hair with a towel for ten minutes.
- Wash out with cold water. Note: warm water will cook the egg on your scalp.
- Gently towel dry.
HICCUPS
Slice a lemon and suck on it to get rid of hiccups.
INSOMNIA
Leaves of the lemon tree can help will sleep and relaxation.
Four leaves in a small saucepan of water. bring to the boil. Simmer for ten to fifteen minutes.
Strain.
Optional – add honey to sweeten.
Drink one cup of lemon leaf tea one hour before going to sleep.
JELLYFISH STING
When you go to the beach, be sure to pack a lemon. If stung by a jellyfish, apply lemon juice. As it’s acid acts to neutralise the alkaline of the venom.
LIVER SPOTS
Using a slice of lemon, liver spots should fade and then disappear two to three months. simply slice a lemon and rub on liver spots, twice daily.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Lemon Barley water will dilute the urine, neutralise the acid and lessen discomfort
Recipe
1/3 cup (65g) pearl barley
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar or 1/3rd cup of honey
Step 1
Place barley in a sieve. Rinse under running water until water runs clear then place in a saucepan with lemon rind and 6 cups of water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes then strain mixture into a heatproof bowl, discarding barley.
Step 2
Add sugar to bowl. Stir to dissolve then stir in lemon juice. Pour into bottles and refrigerate until chilled.
XEROSTOMIA (Dry Mouth)
Rinse a Dry mouth with lemon juice to stimulate and encourage saliva