Weird Ways To Use Lemon That You Probably Haven't Heard Of!

#1 Breathing problems

If you're suffering from asthma, a summer cold, or allergies, regularly inhaling the scent from lemon juice can be very beneficial. You can even cut a fresh lemon and leave slices in your bedroom overnight. You should notice how much easier it is to breathe the next morning.

#2 Elbow and knee bleacher:

"If your elbows and knees appear dark, simply rub them with half of a lemon," says Patrice Coleman, owner of DaBlot Beauty. "It's like magic!"

#3 Blackhead treatment:

It may sound too good to be true, but because lemons are antibacterial, they can help treat acne. Just slice a lemon, and squeeze the juice on your face. Your blackheads will start to fade before you know it.

#4 Nail strengthener:

Have you been getting too many gel manicures? Make a mixture of your favorite cooking oil (try olive oil) with lemon juice, and soak your nails. This is a good practice if your nails are dry and brittle, but it's also a great way to help fix nails that have yellowed.

#5 Relaxation:

Lemons can have a calming effect that may reduce anxiety, fatigue, exhaustion, and nervousness. For instant relief and relaxation, place your feet in warm water with lemon juice. This can help boost your mood.

#6 Itchy, flaky, or dry scalp

Lemons are a favorite home remedy to treat a red or itchy scalp. Simply mix freshly-squeezed lemon juice with water and massage it into your head. Let it soak for five minutes before washing your hair with a mild shampoo. If you have particularly bad dandruff, you won't need to dilute the juice with water.

#7 Digestive problems

Lemon juice is also good for dealing with acid reflux, light stomachaches, or that uncomfortable full feeling. The juice works to neutralize excess stomach acid; just add a few drops to your water or herbal tea after a meal.

#8 Headaches

Adding a few drops of lemon juice to your coffee can help erase light headaches.

#9 Reduce Foot Odor:

Studies have shown that lemons can reduce foot odor because of their antibacterial properties. In addition to being relaxing, soaking feet in warm water with lemon juice can reduce foot odor.

#10 Lemon has been discovered to have 22 anti-cancer compounds.

These include limonene, which slows down the growth of cancer tumors, and flavonol glycosides, which can stop cell division in cancer cells

#11 Skin brightener:

Lemons are rich in vitamin C and citric acid, so they can help brighten and lighten your skin when used over time. Vitamin C is a great antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production, says Marina Peredo, M.D., a dermatologist. That means it can help lighten age spots, dark spots, or a fake tan gone wrong. Remember to wear SPF when using lemon juice on your skin, though, since the citrus fruit can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.

#12 dissolve kidney stones

The citric acid present in the lemon helps dissolve kidney stones. Regular consumption of lemon juice will prevent their formation

#13 DIY Deodorant.

Commercial deodorants are full of scary, harsh chemicals. But what’s the alternative — becoming a social pariah?! Luckily, that’s where lemon juice comes in. Dabbing a little juice in your armpits works just as well, if not better, than the store-bought stuff.

#14 Sanitize Jewelry.

Safety first! You can sanitize metal jewelry in a mixture of equal parts lemon and water. Better skip your fanciest gems and metals here, though.

#15 Kill Weeds Naturally.

Lemon juice is an ultra-effective weed killer. Soak the unwanted plants with the stuff to kill them without all of the harsh chemicals.

#16 Freshen your Fridge

Place a lemon peel or two inside your fridge to absorb smells and bring a bright citrus scent.

#17 Clean your microwave.

We don’t use our microwave much, but I wish I knew this secret back when I did! Add lemon rinds to a microwave-safe bowl filled halfway with water. Cook on high for five minutes, allowing the water to boil and the steam to condense on the walls and tops of the oven. Remove the hot bowl (carefully!) and wipe away the mess with a towel. Yes.

#18 Cold and Fever:

Lemon helps in curing and preventing cold, flu and fever due to its high content of vitamin C. It aids the production of antibodies and white blood cells which can fight against the microorganisms in the body. Lemon, when taken during fever, increases the rate of diaphoresis, thus helping in bringing down fever. Being a blood purifier, it can help cure diseases like malaria and cholera.

#19 Natural Highlighter:

Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a great bleaching agent and hence, offers a natural way to lighten your hair without any side effects. Just wash your hair, pat them dry and apply lemon juice on the sections of hair you want to highlight.

#20 Lice Treatment:

Lemon juice, when mixed with garlic or almond paste, acts a natural remedy to get rid of hair lice. All you need to do is apply this mixture on your scalp and wash off after half an hour. This will kill the lice and loosen them from the scalp, which can be later combed away.

#21 Hair Loss:

When mixed with coconut oil is beneficial in treating hair loss. You can make a paste by combining equal quantities of crushed lemon seeds and black pepper; or lemon and vinegar. Apply it on your scalp for 10 minutes and then rinse off. This will prevent hair loss. Massaging your scalp with a mixture of egg and lemon juice can also strengthen your hair roots.

#22 Lighten age spots

Why buy expensive creams when you’ve got lemon juice? To lighten liver spots or freckles, try applying lemon juice directly to the area. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse your skin clean. It’s a safe and effective skin-lightening agent.

#23 Lemon Juice:

Lemon juice is quite popular not only because of its health and beauty benefits but also because of its wide variety of uses in cooking and even cleaning. It is also used in preparing lemonade, which is a popular refreshment drink. Lemon juice can either be squeezed manually or with the help of a citrus squeezer or a food processor with a juicer component. For the purpose of drinking, you can dilute it in water and add honey or sugar to sweeten it.

#24 Lemon Water:

Lemon water is often recommended by nutritionists and health experts for speedy weight loss. This is because it is an effective detoxifier. Drinking it in the morning activates the body’s detoxifying process as well as the natural cleansing process. The presence of pectin fiber helps reduce your hunger and curbs appetite.

It is easy to prepare lemon water. You can start by placing the glass pitcher, in which you plan to make lemon water, in the freezer.

Cut the lemons into 4 round slices each and place these in the pitcher. You can squeeze them slightly so that their juices get mixed with water.

You can add other ingredients like lime, cucumber, mint, raspberries or freshly grated ginger to add to the flavor. You can also add some baking soda to provide a creamy texture.

Now pour 8 glasses of water into the frozen pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. This will help the ingredients mix well and also enhance the flavor of water.

#25 Lemon Tea:

Lemon tea is also quite popular and is particularly beneficial for your stomach and digestive system. It also aids in weight loss.

Preparation of lemon tea is simple and requires minimal efforts.

All you need to do is place tea bags or tea leaves, sliced lemon, 2 cinnamon sticks and some sugar in a large teapot or coffee plunger.

Pour around 6 cups of boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.

Strain the tea into cups or glasses and add lemon slices if required. Tea can then be served hot or iced.

#25 Lemon’s Nutrition Value:

All citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and lemon is no exception, providing about 88% of the recommended daily intake. Its acidic taste is attributed to the presence of citric acid which constitutes 8% of its juice.

Lemon is low in calories, providing just 29 calories per 100 grams.

So, next time life gives you lemons... make lemonade, and then help your hair, clean up your complexion, brighten your smile, reduce your anxiety, banish smelly feet, and dig into some lemon bars.