Lemon is a good medicine in our day to day life

There are many fruits that have medicine values and that we don't know.Among all the fruits,lemon is most common fruit that can cure all types of stomach problems and many more..It is simply a fruit in our eyes,but specialist have pointed out systematic ways and procedures on how to use lemon as medicine.

Lemons first achieved their healthy claim to fame onboard the ships of early explorers to help treat scurvy, a then-common disease among the sailors.

In 1747, James Lind found that lemons and oranges were extremely effective at treated the disease, which we know was caused by a vitamin C deficiency from months at sea without any fresh produce.

Lemons are rarely consumed as a stand-alone fruit due to their intense sour flavor but are extremely popular when used in smaller quantities and in combination with herbs and spices to lend a wonderful and dynamic flavor to many sauces, salad dressings, marinades, drinks and desserts.

This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. It provides a nutritional breakdown of lemons and an in-depth look at their possible health benefits, how to incorporate more lemons into your diet and any potential health risks of consuming lemons.