An Amazing Fruit!
Lemons are one of my favorite fruits. They are amazing in so many ways. Today I am going to share a few of my favorite uses for lemons.
Medicinally
Lemons are antiseptic, they will prevent infection. They help to cleanse the system of impurities. The lemon is a stimulant to the liver and is a solvent for uric acid. So lemons are very helpful in treating gout.
For a sore throat, dilute lemon juice half and half with water add a teaspoon of honey, and gargle frequently.
Placing a slice of lemon on a corn overnight will bring relief.
1 teaspoon of lemon juice in a glass of water to relieve heartburn.
Fever reducer: 1 lemon, unpeeled sliced up and added to 3 cups of water, simmer in a non aluminum pot. Reduce to 1 cup, strain, drink.
Uses for Cleaning
Lemon is antiseptic, so it is wonderful to add to vinegar for cleaning.
Add 1/2 cup vinegar and juice of half a lemon to a 24 oz spray bottle. Fill the rest of the way with water. This is wonderful for cleaning countertops.
Use half a lemon to scrub the bath tub, it is wonderful for cutting through soap scum.
Place 1/2 cup vinegar and juice from 1/2 a lemon in a bowl of water in the microwave, turn on microwave for 2-4 minutes. After mixture cools enough to touch, use lemon, vinegar, water solution to clean microwave. This cleans and freshens.
Use to remove rust, ink, or fruit stains from clothing, rub stain with lemon and salt then place in the sun.
To bleach linen or muslin, moisten with lemon and place in the sun.
When life hands you lemons…
I absolutely love lemonade, especially fresh, home-made lemonade.
Lemonade
Juice 2 lemons, pour juice in 2 quart pitcher. Add 3/4 cup sugar, fill pitcher with water and stir. Serve over ice!
Raspberry Lemonade
Juice 2 lemons, pour juice in 2 quart pitcher. Add 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup of fresh raspberries, add water and stir. Serve over ice!
Lemon Squares
3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 TBS flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
Combine margarine, flour, and powdered sugar and press in 9×13 pan. Bake 15 minutes. Mix eggs, sugar, flour and lemon juice. Pour over hot crust and bake 20 minutes. Delicious!
Have a recipe that calls for buttermilk? You can substitute 1 cup milk with 1
TBS of lemon juice, let sit a few minutes then pour into recipe.
Beauty Treatments
Lemon Hair Lightner
Juice of 1/2 lemon added to water and spray on hair for natural lightning.
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 cup olive oil
Honey Lemon Face Mask
1 Lemon
2 Tbsp honey
Squeeze ½ a lemon into a bowl, add two tablespoons of honey. Mix well until it becomes liquid in consistency, apply all over your face, staying away from eyes. Leave mask on face for 15-20 minutes and rinse off. Leaves face feeling and looking lighter and hydrated.
I hope you find these lemon recipes helpful!
Living Well with Wendy 