WHY SHOULD YOU CONSUME THE RIND OF THE LEMON?
WHERE DOES LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL COME FROM? THE PEEL! ! !
Lemon EO is extracted from the peel of the lemon guys! YEP! There are tiny cells that contain these amazing plant extracts that are so beneficial to us in the peel of the lemon.
You know when you are squeezing a lemon wedge into your H2O, and you get a squirt of the rind on your fingers and WOAH DO THEY SMELL AMAZING! YEP....Lemon EO! !
Lemon Essential oil is part of a family of essential oils that contain plant compounds called MONOTERPENES. This family has healing benefits to the body of:
- Antiseptic; antibacterial; antiviral
- chemo-preventative- cancer growth prevention (or abnormal cell prevention basically)
- Stimulating; energizing
- mild expectorants/ decongestants (especially needle oil, such as pine)
- drying/ dehydrating effect on skin and mucous membranes
in the case of LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL :
- stimulates the immune system and fights off microbes (infections! )
- Antacid, digestive aid, carminative ( relieves gas) , laxative, stomachic ( assists with appetite and a tonic)
- anti-depressive
- antiseptic
- antispasmodic
- astringent
- de-toxifier, diuretic, Hepatic (cleansing for the liver)
- Febrifuge (brings fever down)
- Hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)
On the other hand, freezing is a better option. As you can see above by all the benefits that are present in the oils within the rind of the lemon.
"These are the health benefits of this miraculous fruit:
- Prevention of asthma
- Fighting inflammation
- Detoxification of the kidneys and the liver
- Boosting the immune system
- Regulation of high blood pressure
- Elimination of harmful bacteria
- Treating depression and stress
- Fighting cancer
According to Dr. Marilyn Glenville, a nutritionist, and expert on women’s health, the peels from various fruits can boost the immune system and support overall health. She also claims that smoothies are far healthier than juices, as they also contain other parts of the fruit, including the peel.
Lemon smoothies have a bitter taste, so the following option, to freeze them, is the one we strongly advise. Therefore, here is how to freeze lemons:
Use apple cider vinegar to wash and disinfect the lemons. Then, rinse them and leave them to dry. Next, leave them to freeze until the next morning, and then grate the entire fruit, along with the peel, pulp, and seeds.
The frozen lemons can be added to various dishes, smoothies, tea, baked goods, desserts, and soups.
Enjoy!"
Source: healthylifestar.com
Here are some fun recipes I found at this SITE:
http://virahealth.com/prepare-frozen-lemon-cubes-immune-system-will-thank/
http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/believe-not-use-frozen-lemons-say-goodbye-diabetes-tumors-obesity/
http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/believe-not-use-frozen-lemons-say-goodbye-diabetes-tumors-obesity/
Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers by Jade Shutes and Christina Weaver