Lemons were first cultivated as much as 2500 years ago in China or India. A cross between lime and citron, the lemon was introduced to Europe by Arabs who brought them to Spain 11th century the same time they were introduced into Northern Africa. The Arabian Moors brought them to Spain in the 13th century. Brought to the Americas on Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the New World (1493) lemons have been growing in Florida since the 16th century. They also gained notoriety during the mid 19th century California Gold Rush

Health Benefits

Vitamin C- did you know that Vitamin C is considered to some the most important antioxidant present in nature? Vitamin C travels throughout the body neutralizing free radicals it comes in contact with along the way. Free radicals have the potential to cause damage to healthy cells and their membranes and cause inflammation or painful swelling in the body. Vitamin C has been proven to be helpful in reducing the symptoms associated with arthritis.

Promote Optimal Health

Rich in compounds called limonin, research shows citrus fruits have the ability to ward off various types of cancers. Our bodies have the ability to absorb limonin

Antioxidant and antibiotic help

Vitamin C

Best Uses for Lemons.

• When you have a cold: lemon juice squeezed right into your hand and then sniffed through the nostrils can serve as a natural inhaler.

• Lemon juice in tea: Mixed fresh juice of lemon in your favorite herbal tea or drink it naturally with a good dose of honey for optimal results.

• Nosebleeds: Lemon juice soaked into a cotton ball and applied directly to the nose has been known to stop those dreadful nosebleeds.

• Lemon Juice mixed my cayenne pepper is a great remedy for symptoms associated with the common cold.

• Lemon can also serve as a natural toner for those with oilier skin types.

Prevention

• High Vitamin C: effective in preventing scurvy.

  Bladder Infection: lemon juice can help control bladder infections.

  Arthritis and Rheumatism: Lemons help flush out the toxins and bad bacteria.

• Bleeding gums: When massaged into the gums lemons help stop gum bleeding.

Lemons also help:

• Dissolve gallstones
• Temper down high fevers
• Relieves asthma symptoms
• Applied on skin may help prevent sunburn
• Helps relieve tonsillitis and sore throats
• Help relieve high blood pressure
• Boost immune system
• Stimulate circulation