Lemon (Citrus medica limonum)
Antiseptic, antibacterial and soothing
Lemon is one of the most universally used medicinal foods. The extract from a special variety of lemon Citrus limonum has traditionally been used to soothe the stomach. Its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties are also well known and it has been used to treat infected wounds, itching and skin allergies since the 13th century.
Lemon peel is rich in flavonoids which stimulate the blood cells to reduce swelling and redness. In RED DRY SKIN™ Lemon works to slow down skin growth and limit dry, flaky patches. Some parts of the fruit also have a strong anti-oxidant effect, which relieves irritation.
In ANUSALVE™ the lemon contains different active ingredients to cumin, which complement the action of the cumin and enhance the effect of the cream. The lemon also stimulates the circulation and this may improve the damaged tissue’s ability to heal.
Lemon has also been used to treat a variety of skin complaints from spots to scars and sunburn. In ANTI SPOT™ the lemon extract works to soothe the skin, reducing redness and soreness. The flavonoids in the peel act on the immune system so that it doesn’t respond so aggressively to bacterial attack. And lemon’s antibacterial action works with the other herbs to reduce the infection that causes spots.
