Learn to Cure Joint Pain with Lemon Peel

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After reading this article you'll never throw away your lemon peel again, as we show you how it can be really effective in treating joint pain

Learn to Cure Joint Pain with Lemon Peel

Reviewed and approved by the doctor José Gerardo Rosciano Paganelli.

Written by Carolina Betancourth

Last update: 26 May, 2022

Lemons have become an indispensable fruit in the modern diet, not just because they’re versatile and delicious, but also because they’ve also been shown to be very beneficial to health. Their high content of vitamin C, combined with a number of other antioxidants and nutrients, make lemons a great way to prevent disease and fight health problems like the flu, the common cold, laryngitis, bacterial infections, high blood pressure, problems with digestion, skin issues. However, other research has also shown that it can be a very effective way to cure joint pain.
Some of the benefits of lemons are due to their high content of vitamins C, A, B1, and B6, as well as magnesium, bioflavonoids, pectin, folic acid, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium. Other nutrients help strengthen the immune system, protect the stomach and liver, and, in addition, slow premature aging of the skin caused by free radicals.

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Why is lemon peel specifically useful to cure joint pain?

Most people don’t know this, but almost half of the beneficial nutrients in lemons are contained in the peel. Because of its bitter taste, most people throw away the peel and use only the juice of this fruit. However, when you toss out the peel you’re throwing away a tremendous number of nutrients that can improve your overall health and even fight joint pain.
The lemon peel contains important nutrients like lemon oil, citronella, and phellandrene, in addition to vitamin C, citric acid, malic acid, formic acid, hesperidin and pectins, and more.
Lemon peel has some powerful qualities and is a strong antiseptic that can help fight fever. In fact, the essential oils found in lemon peel have been shown to reduce joint pain, by relaxing the blood vessels and producing an anti-inflammatory effect that significantly reduces painful sensations.

How to cure joint pain with lemon peel

If you want to reap the full benefits of the peel to help to cure joint pain, try the following recipes.
Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil
2 large organic lemons
Eucalyptus leaves
A small jar with lid
Clean gauze

Preparation

First place the lemon peels in a jar and add enough olive oil to cover them completely. Then add the eucalyptus leaves. After that, close the jar tightly and let this mixture sit for two weeks.
After two weeks have passed, add a little of this remedy to some gauze and place it over the painful area. Ideally you should apply this treatment at night, so that the ointment can soak into the skin while you sleep.

Tea made with lemon peel

In addition to trying the above remedy to cure joint pain, you should also make tea using lemon peel to obtain all its benefits and see the best results.
Ingredients

1 liter of water
2 lemon peels, and the juice
Honey (optional)

Preparation
First pour the water into a pot and add the lemon peel. Then bring to a boil for 15 minutes. Finally, remove them from heat and add the lemon juice and honey.

Benefits of tea made with lemon peel

Relieves pain in leg and arm joints
Reduces inflammation and gas
Is a natural detox agent
Helps regulate the pH of the blood
Strengthens the immune system and prevents disease
Lowers blood pressure
Improves skin health, by fighting excess oil
Fights bad breath
Is relaxing
And, finally, it can relieve tension and headaches

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The contents of this publication are for informational purposes only. At no time can they serve to facilitate or replace the diagnoses, treatments, or recommendations of a professional. Consult with your trusted specialist if you have any doubts and seek their approval before beginning any procedure.