Is lemon good for the stomach?

Lemon has a very good appetite-stimulating effect when eaten. If patients feel that their appetite is not so good, they can eat more lemons, which will make their appetite better. However, they must be careful not to consume too much lemon, because if they eat too much of this food, it will definitely cause bad damage to their gastrointestinal tract and cause stomach acid.

Anti-scorbutic acid: The "uronic acid" (i.e. vitamin C) separated from lemon juice is an element of ascorbic acid.

Relieve heat and stimulate appetite: Lemon peel is rich in aromatic volatile ingredients, which can promote salivation, relieve heat, stimulate appetite and invigorate the spleen. The heat and humidity are heavy in the summer, and many people feel tired and weak. After working or studying for a long time, they often have a poor appetite. Drinking a glass of lemon water, the refreshing and sour taste can refresh people and stimulate their appetite. In Western cuisine, lemon is often used to season seafood to remove fishy smell. In Southeast Asian cuisine, it is used directly in cooking to highlight its sweet and sour taste. Lemon is an indispensable condiment for the roast duck and roast goose that are loved by people in southern China.

Prevent cardiovascular diseases: Lemons are rich in vitamin C and vitamin P, which can enhance the elasticity and toughness of blood vessels, and can prevent and treat symptoms of hypertension and myocardial infarction. Lemon contains an ingredient similar to insulin that can lower abnormal blood sugar levels.

Clearing heat and resolving phlegm: Lemon peel is more effective in removing phlegm than citrus. Adding lemon juice to warm water and a small amount of salt can help you cough out the thick phlegm accumulated in your throat.

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which acts like a natural antibiotic on the human body. It has many functions such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, enhancing human immunity, etc. You can drink more hot lemon water to maintain your body.

Delaying aging and inhibiting pigmentation: Lemon contains various nutrients such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, etc. It is also rich in organic acids and citric acid. Lemon is a highly alkaline food with strong antioxidant effects. It is very effective in promoting skin metabolism, delaying aging and inhibiting pigmentation. The main use of lemon in cosmetics is whitening, because it is rich in vitamin C. However, due to its high irritation and prone to allergies, long-term consumption may cause acne, so it is not recommended to apply it directly on the face.

Eliminate morning sickness: The Cantonese version of Chinese medicine from the Guangdong and Guangxi regions records: "Lemon is good for both mother and child and tastes very sour. Pregnant women with weak livers like to eat it, so it is called good for mothers. When it is ripe, people compete to buy it and store it for years. The juice can be used instead of vinegar." This means that pregnant women can put some lemons by the bed and smell them when they wake up in the morning, which can help eliminate morning sickness.