Fragrant Lemon Versatile Fruit

Delicious Flavorful Lemon
Lemon is a versatile fruit used in a wide variety of ways to brighten recipes adding delicious flavor to any dish. The origin of the lemon is unknown although the first lemon was first to have grown in Assam, a state in northeastern India then entered Europe near southern Italy no later than the second century AD during ancient Rome. A genomic study of the lemon indicates it was a hybrid between bitter orange and citron, large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind.

Select from 30 different types of lemon varieties to choose from.  The most popular variety is the Meyer lemon with a tart taste and fragrant tree blossom cultivated for culinary uses to enhance the flavor of sauces, yogurt, salad dressings, sugar-free marmalade, and grilled meats. Grapes account for more than one-third of the fruit produced in the United States in 2019. On 1.04 million acres of land some 6.87 million tons of grapes were produced at a value of 5.72 billion US dollars. 

Other top fruit varieties include lemons, oranges, apples, and strawberries. US consumer prices for fresh fruit have remained stable over the past 6 years. Foods high in vitamin C and other antioxidants may help strengthen the immune system against the common cold and flu.

Lemon Essential Oils
Lemon essential oils have an aromatic aroma that may contribute to feelings of relaxation. Organic Infusions Lemon essential oil botanical name Citrus Lemon is cultivated certified organic extracted oil from the peel of the lemon using a cold press method. Blends well with other essential oils balsam, chamomile, elemi, fennel sweet, geranium, juniper, berry citrus, labdanum lavender, Neroli (orange blossom) oakmoss, absolute myrrh, rose oil, frankincense, sandalwood, and other essential oils. 

Create your own essential oil lemon blend combining a few drops of essential oils into a dish of popery customize your scent to keep any room smelling great with a clean citrus scent with a bit of spice. Organic Infusions continues to supply pure organic essential oils worldwide the company has been an industry leader in aromatherapy since 2016. The lemon essential oil is trusted by professionals, premier spas, massage therapists, and wellness centers who enjoy using aromatic scents.

Lemon essential oil can be added to a room diffuser to experience aromatherapy and fill the room with a general scent of citrus. The lemon essential oil can be blended into a body oil or lotion for personal aroma. A lemon essential oil should not be used on the skin prior to sun exposure as it may cause dermal irritation or sensitization reactions in some individuals. Lemon essential oil is non-toxic and can be mixed with water then used as a room spray to freshen the air.
Lemons are used in a wide variety of products including various scented soaps, lotions, and cleaning supplies.

Lemon Water
Freshly squeezed lemon water can dramatically reduce the appetite helping people lose weight aids in digestion breaking down food for assimilation. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C essential for good health high in antioxidants proven to protect your cells from free radical damage. One 58g lemon can provide 30 milligrams of vitamin C and flavonoids, a group of natural substances found in fruit is an indispensable compound in a variety of medicinal applications. Suppress appetite by drinking one glass of lemon water upon rising. Prepare lemon water squeezing the juice from one fresh lemon into 12 ounces of water seeds removed.

According to the National Library Of Medicine, lemons are rich in citric acid vitamin C, and polyphenols which confer various health benefits such as elevation of fatigue and lipid-lowering effects.

Lemon Highlight Hair
Lemon juice can be used to increase the blond color of hair acting as a natural highlight after moistened hair is exposed to sunlight.  This is due to the citric acid that acts as bleach. Highlight your hair naturally by combining 2 parts of water with one part of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Wet your hair then spritz the lemon juice all over your entire head or just the sections you want to highlight. Activate the lemon juice sitting in the sun for 1-hours. It is important to wear sunscreen on exposed skin areas for extra protection. After highlighting with lemon juice, wash. rinse and condition hair as usual.
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Patricia Lynn

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