Do not throw lemon peels thinking they are garbage, after knowing the benefits you will start using them from today itself

Dehradun: Lemon is commonly used in most homes. Some people add it to vegetables, while others make shikanji from it. Lemon juice is beneficial for our body. But its peel is also no less. Because, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties are found in lemon peel which is useful in many ways for our body. Lemon peel is very beneficial for people who have swollen gums and cavities in their teeth. Apart from this, it is also very beneficial in removing skin problems. Boiling lemon peels and drinking it helps in reducing weight.

Siraj Siddiqui, an Ayurvedic doctor from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, told Local 18 that lemon (Amazing Benefits of Lemon Peel) is used in every household and its peel also has many benefits. He said that lemon peel is more beneficial than its pulp. Vitamin C is found in very good quantity in them. Apart from this, it is a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6. If we talk about minerals, then it contains iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium in abundance. When vitamins and calcium do not reduce on the body, then phytochemicals prove to be effective which are found in lemon peels.

Healthy for the heart
Dr. Siraj Siddiqui explains that lemon peels contain a good amount of vitamin C. Therefore, it is very beneficial for heart patients. It thins the blood, which helps in relieving problems like heart blockage etc.

anti aging recipe
Applying lemon peel scrub on the skin solves many problems. It has antibacterial properties, which remove problems like acne, pimples etc. from the skin. Due to the presence of acid in it, it removes blackness and wrinkles from the skin. It also works as a skin tightener.

Effective for oral health
People who have bleeding or swollen gums and cavities in their teeth can get relief by brushing their teeth with lemon peel powder or by consuming it.

Dandruff gets cured with magic
People who have dandruff problem in their hair should make a paste of fresh lemon peels and apply it. This will not only remove the problem of dandruff but will also provide good nutrition to the hair.

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