Lemon

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Description

The Lemon is an alkaline citrus fruit.

 

Botanical Name

 Citrus limon from the Rue (Rutaceae) family.

 

Health Benefits of Lemons

Digestive System

 Lemon (juice) may alleviate Constipation.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Lemon (extract) may kill some types of Intestinal Parasites (especially Roundworms).  [1]

 Lemon may dissolve Gallstones due to the Limonene content of Lemon.  [2]

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