For many centuries, lemon juice has been used in medicine. In our country today, it is still used when dealing with colds. What makes it so effective? We will examine the history of the lemon.

As with many other fruits, the lemon is found growing on trees. Instead of developing from a flower, the lemon exists along side the flowers. It is believed that lemons are a cross between the mandarin and citron. Identifying a lemon is not tough, as they have a distinct yellow color, yellow inside, and a strong, unique smell.

When you are sick with a cold, you have been infected with a mutating virus. There is an uncountable number of virus strains for the cold, and since it is a virus, there is no cure. Our medicine today is only able to deal with the effects.

The biggest issue with colds is the way they work on the whole body. Though a cold may begin in one specific area, it soon spreads in the form of: sneezing, headaches, body aches, and chills. Also, once sick, it is very easy to contaminate other people and make them sick. Depending on the virus, it could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to feel better.

The real value of the lemon comes in its high Vitamin C concentration. A lemon holds eighty percent of our daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. Studies have shown that Vitamin C benefits the immune system by boosting white blood cell production, which helps fight the virus. To gain this benefit without all the negative side effects of traditional medicine, mix the lemon juice with warm water and honey. The water negates some of the acidity, and the honey improves the taste. Also, the cold toxicity is decreased from the lemon juice, which aids the entire body. Lemon juice makes colds shorter and more bearable.

Try lemon juice, as it is more natural and gentler on your body than traditional medicines. At first sign of a cold, drink the lemon juice mixture twice a day. You should be pleased with the results!