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Lemon

 

Latin name - Citrus limonum

Family - Rutaceae

Keywords

Alkaline

Antiseptic

Purifying

Revitalising

Stimulant

Principal properties and effects

  • Highly recommended for the digestive system, particularly for counteracting acidity.
  • Indicated for all infectious diseases, lemon boosts the immune system, reduces high temperatures and restores vitality, accelerating recovery time.
  • Popular for skin care. Its cleansing action makes it suitable for oily skin (and hair), cuts and infected wounds, warts and varrucae.
  • Stimulating for circulatory system, liquefying the blood. Helpful for varicose veins (together with cypress) - gentle effleurage only.

Special precautions

Avoid strong sunlight immediately after treatment.

 

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