Lemon leaves help relieve colds, treat coughs and have many health benefits

(QNO) - Lemon leaves have antibacterial and antioxidant properties, so they are quite useful in treating upper respiratory tract infections or skin infections.

Normally, people often use and know the health benefits of lemon, but few people care about the uses of lemon leaves. Not only is it a type of leaf used as a spice in cooking, but lemon leaves are also a medicine, which can support the treatment of some health conditions.

1. Effects of lemon leaves

According to Oriental medicine, lemon leaves have a sweet and spicy taste, warm properties, and have the effect of dissolving phlegm, relieving coughs, disinfecting and reducing phlegm. Normally, lemon leaves are used to treat coughs due to colds, fever without sweating, and support the treatment of bronchial asthma. In addition, lemon leaves are also used to boil water to steam to relieve colds.

According to modern medicine, lemon leaves are believed to have many potential health benefits such as:

Lemon leaves have antibacterial properties and contain many compounds that can help inhibit the growth of bacteria (Photo: Internet)

1.1. Has antibacterial properties

Lemon leaves have antibacterial properties and contain several compounds that can help inhibit the growth of bacteria, including limonene, citral, and geraniol. What's more, these compounds are not only antibacterial, but they also give lemon leaves their characteristic citrus scent.

Thanks to this property, lemon leaves are often used to support the treatment of certain infections and help strengthen the immune system.

However, more comprehensive studies are needed on the antibacterial properties of lemongrass leaves.

Lemon leaves contain compounds such as limonene and citral which have antifungal activity (Photo: Internet)

1.2. Has antioxidant properties

Lemon leaves contain vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant in the body and helps fight free radicals that can damage cells and DNA.

Additionally, vitamin C helps heal wounds and repair tissue. Therefore, the vitamin C found in lemon leaves can help keep your skin healthy while also fighting blemishes caused by acne or other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Lemon leaves also contain several compounds that have been shown to have antioxidant properties, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and terpenes. These compounds are thought to help neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage.

Lemon leaves contain some compounds that can have laxative effects (Photo: Internet)

1.3. Has antifungal properties

Lemongrass leaf extract has been shown to be effective against a variety of fungi, including Aspergillus and Candida species. Furthermore, lemongrass leaves also contain compounds such as limonene and citral, which have been shown to have antifungal activity.

Additionally, lemon leaves have astringent and antibacterial properties that can help prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms.

1.4. Has antiseptic properties

Lemon leaves can help kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms that can cause infections.

Lemon leaves are also useful in treating minor wounds such as cuts, scrapes or burns by killing microorganisms in these wounds.

1.5. Anti-inflammatory properties

Lemongrass leaves have high anti-inflammatory properties and are used as an effective treatment for arthritis. The essential oils present in lemongrass leaves act as a natural pain reliever, soothing the pain caused by arthritis while reducing inflammation.

1.6. Support treatment of constipation

Lemon leaves have the ability to improve digestion, relieve constipation due to indigestion or loss of appetite because they contain several compounds that can have a laxative effect, including flavonoids, volatile oils and tannins.

Lemon leaves have the ability to stimulate the production of digestive enzymes in the stomach, helping to break down food so that the body can absorb it more easily (Photo: Internet)

1.7. Good for bone health

Lemon leaves are a good source of calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining strong teeth, bones, and muscle function. Adequate calcium intake can help prevent osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weak and brittle due to low bone density.

1.8. Supplement iron for the body

Iron is another essential mineral found in lemon leaves. Iron helps transport oxygen from the lungs to all other parts of the body, including the muscles, brain, and heart.

1.9. Improve digestion

Lemon leaves help improve digestion because they stimulate the production of digestive enzymes in the stomach, which help break down food into smaller particles that are easier for the body to absorb.

Lemon leaves also contain essential oils that help reduce bloating by relaxing the muscles in your intestines and reducing gas buildup during digestion.

2. Some remedies from lemon leaves

Lemon leaves are used in many remedies to support the treatment of diseases such as:

- Remedy for cough caused by cold: Use 5g fresh lemon leaves, 3g fresh ginger. Wash everything, slice ginger, boil with 400ml water until 100ml remains, add a little sugar when drinking. Use for 3-5 days to see results.

- Remedy for cold without sweating: Use 30g of dried lemon leaves or 10g of fresh lemon leaves, boil to get water to drink during the day.

- Remedy to support the treatment of bronchial asthma: Use 35g of dried lemon leaves, 15g of dodder, roast all until golden brown, boil with 3 bowls of water, take 1 bowl, drink 2-3 times a day. Use continuously for 10 days.

- Support treatment of boils without pus: Use 10g of lemon leaves, 8g of prickly ash leaves, 10g of bamboo essence. Dry, grind into powder. Sprinkle on the affected area with boils and bandage for about 8-10 minutes. Do this twice a day.

- Steam bath to relieve colds: Use lemon leaves with grapefruit leaves, chrysanthemum, bamboo leaves, mint, lemongrass, garlic. Boil everything, then steam to sweat.

Note, these remedies are only supportive treatment, not a substitute for doctor's instructions. To ensure the correct and safe use of the remedy, before applying these remedies, everyone should consult a doctor.

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