Bulk Herbs: Lemon peel - cut

The lemon itself is a rich source of vitamin P and it contains 1.75 mg. of this vitamin per 100 gm. But, this is also found in both in the juice and peel of the fruit. This vitamin is essential for controlling hemorrhage in a variety of conditions and for preventing capillary fragility. It is, therefore, regarded as a valuable food medicine in high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. It strengthens the entire arterial system and consequently, is of value in many circulatory disorders and heart weakness.

Lemon peel is also rich in many food ingredients, particularly citric acid. It is a tonic to the digestive system, immune system, and skin and strengthens the blood vessels. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used to tone the liver.

Adding lemon peel to beverages and tea blend provides a refreshing flavor along with all the health benefits. It can also be added to many food dishes such as fruit salads, breads and cakes, dried fruit and nut mixtures and more. You can even trying mixing it with other aromatic herbs for potpourris, bath blends and bath scrubs.

To make a medicine, the peel may be kept in warm water for about 12 hours and a teaspoonful of this liquid may be taken every three hours, or immediately before or after a meal.