12 Amazing Benefits & Uses Of Leftover Lemon Peels

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Lemon is that one fruit that is blessed with natural healing and soothing properties which we can use, but the amazing thing is that we are also able to take advantage of the benefits of lemon peel. Lemon peel also is said to help to regulate high blood pressure, fight cancer, shrink tumors, it can help with depression, fungal and bacterial infections and reduce cholesterol levels due to the polyphenol flavonoids.

12 Amazing Benefits And Uses Of Lemon Peels

Hair Lightening
You can also use lemon peels as a hair lightener. Just scrub the inner portion to your hair to create a lighter shade of color – perfect for brunettes who want their locks to look a little more blond or brown.

Remove odors from hands
If you have lingering odors on your hands from chopping things like garlic or onions, rub lemon rinds on your fingers, nails, and hands to leave them smelling fresh again.

Whiten teeth
The acid content in citrus rinds can whiten and brighten dull or stained teeth. Rub the inner white part of the lemon peel on your teeth for a few minutes for a whitening effect. Rinse well with water after using the citrus peels.

Fights Cancer
Hardly people know, but Lemon peels are also used in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It contains salvestrol Q40 and limonene, which help in fighting the cancerous cells present in the body.

Bone Disease
Lemon peels also cures osteoporosis, bone fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory polyarthritis, osteoarthritis, bone fracture, etc on raw consumption as it contains calcium (which is necessary for good bones) along with Vitamin C.

Anti Dandruff
Rub lemon peel all over your scalp, making sure that it reaches problematic areas where dandruff typically comes out. Do this repeatedly for several days or even weeks until the problem is resolved.

Air freshener
If you don’t have a fireplace, you can simmer lemon peels on the stove top. In a medium sized pot, combine lemon peels with vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and water. Simmer over low, periodically adding more water when needed.

Weight Loss
It helps in accelerating weight loss and metabolism when consumed raw. Pectin is the reason behind this point. This pectin converts it into jelly which doesn’t allow the body to accept excess sugar.

Reduce Oxidative Stress
We all want to reduce our levels of oxidative stress. Lemon peels contain citrus bioflavonoids which are very powerful at reducing your levels of oxidative stress.

Lowers Bad Cholesterol
Using lemon peel on a consistent basis can even help to lower your bad cholesterol levels naturally. Additionally, lemon peel also helps you to increase good cholesterol levels as well.

Body Detox
Among its properties, they have found that lemon peel is a powerful eliminator of toxins from the body and, as a result, has a rejuvenating effect as well.

Lemon Peel Tea
Lemon peel tea is great for detoxifying the body, eliminating toxins, and fighting the free radicals that accumulate in your body as a consequence of pollution, chemical products, cigarette smoke, or a poor diet, among others.

Sources:

1) http://www.thankyourbody.com/31-ways-to-use-lemon-peel/

2) http://bestplants.com/31-awesome-uses-for-lemon-peels/

3) http://www.diynatural.com/uses-for-lemon-peels/

4) http://www.whatyoucanachieve.com/benefits-of-lemon-peel.html

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jeery park
She is wife, mother and natural health advocate. After a number of close relatives got cancer, she left the corporate world to pursue their passion for health and wellness awareness. She brings a wealth of writing talent and a background in natural health. She enjoy reading and writing about all things related to exercise, nutrition, and healthy living.