Health Benefits of Nimbuka (Lemon)
Nimbuka is noted in Ayurveda for its dietary use and its role in treating numerous conditions, including indigestion, dyspepsia, vomiting, anorexia, stomachache, fungal infections, dehydration, hypotension, and more.
It has antioxidant, anticancer, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antifungal, and many more properties.
It has vitamin C, lemon oil, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, nerol, myrcene, a-terpinene, linalool, b-bisabolene, limonene, bergamotene, and many other phytochemicals.
Vitamin C source: In everyday life, lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, providing overall health benefits to the body
Skin health: A specific dose of vitamin C can effectively revive and rejuvenate the skin.
Aromatic oil: Traditionally, lemon oil is used as a flavouring and aromatic agent in aromatherapy to address mental and sleep issues.
Indigestion: Nimbuka preparations are helpful for indigestion and the anorectic feeling caused by motion sickness and morning sickness during pregnancy.
Food interest: In food preparation, it is used for its aroma and flavor, and to make dishes more appealing to children.
Hair infections: For fungal infections, lemon essential oil and juice are applied to treat dandruff and itching.
Dehydration: Lemon water is particularly effective and beneficial in summer for preventing dehydration as well.
Diarrhea and dysentery: It can help revive the body by restoring electrolytes and hydration imbalances during diarrhea and dysentery.
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