Lemon and Its Uses
May 8th, 2012 Posted in Foods and Dishes | No Comments »
Lemons are present in mostly any kitchen in the world, like an essential ingredient for several meals or beverages. It has become so common that we usually take its presence for granted, or even forget to use such a fruit. It’s used for teas, cakes, also for improving the taste of fish meat or pork meat, in thousands of recipes from all over the world. Not to mention desserts, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, or the delicious ice-cream.
Lemon has many important properties no matter if used externally or internally, because it is rich in nutritive substances which also have purifying attributes. People have known its qualities since ancient times. It is not only rich in vitamins, but also has a unique flavor and fragrance. It is also used for teas or in the making of cosmetics. Like any other fruits or vegetables, lemons too can be considered as natural remedies and medicines, because of its therapeutic properties.
They say lemon was initially cultivated in India, at the north of Burma and also in China. People from Southern and West-Southern Asia knew the antiseptic properties of this fruit and because of that it was used as an antidote against poisoning. In the year 700 BC it also got to Persia, Iraq and Egypt. Lemon trees were used as decorative elements in the Islamic gardens. Lemon trees were first brought to Europe in Italy, during the age of the ancient Roman Empire. The first culture was in Genoa, at the middle of the 15th century. The seeds were carried from one place to the other and thus helped to spread the lemon trees all over the place. It wouldn’t enjoy so much interest if it didn’t have so many positive effects on the human health in general.
Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lemon-and-its-uses.html
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