The causes of inflammation are many. But whatever may be the reason, they are invariably painful and you wake up to a morning of despair. Inflammation is the result of the dilation of blood vessels in your body. It causes swelling and acute pain in the afflicted areas and stiffness of joints. There is redness in the affected areas and loss of function.
The causes can be many. It is a biological reaction of the body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells or irritants. The response is primarily protective. The function of inflammation is to root out the primary causes of cell injury and initiate repair.
Enter The Lemon
Lemon is a versatile health help. It is one of the oldest and most widely cultivated fruit plants in the world and should be an indispensable part of every diet. The essential minerals and vitamins in lemons are vitamin C, B1, B6, Magnesium, bioflavonoid, pectin, folic acid, phosphorous, calcium, and potassium.
A lesser-known but vital property of lemons is that it can help with joint pain. The essential oils contained in lemons can help relax blood vessels. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties making them ideal for the effective and harmless treatment of joint and nerve pain and inflammation. The magic part that helps directly is the humble peel of the lemon. It is one part of the fruit that gets tossed away easily. More than vitamin C, the peel hides a variety of healthy ingredients like lemon oil, citronella, and phellandrene, along with citric acid and formic acid.
The magic ingredient in lemon peel is polymethoxyflavones that directly and immediately acts upon the affected areas. It reverses the process of inflammation and chronic pain.
The Making Of Lemon Oil
Take the peel of at least two whole lemons and dice them finely. Carefully scrape away any of the white pith parts. Soak it in a glass
jar filled with extra virgin olive oil. Let the concoction stay for at least a couple of weeks.
Application Of The Concoction
Gently apply the lotion onto the afflicted areas using a clean piece of the gauge. Place the gauge over the affected area and cover it with a plastic sheet. Finally, place a warm woolen or cotton wrap so as to keep the area warm. The procedure is best performed in the evening as the best way to heal the joints is to let this coating act overnight.
The warmth will effectively help the oil penetrate the skin and release its magical properties. Lemon peel can also be ingested but it is most effective when it is applied directly to the affected spot. The goodness of the oil and the properties of the peel can thus act directly upon the affected area. You can also rub the peel directly on the affected body part and then wrap it with a bandage. Leave it for two hours.
We hope you can get rid of your pain using this unique concoction!
