Lemons are a very good fruit with high nutritional value. Drinking lemon-infused water has the effect of relieving cough and phlegm. Can patients with gastric acid drink lemon-infused water?
The Benefits of Lemon-infused Water
1. Cooling and Appetizing
Normally, when we eat lemons, we find that they have a slightly sour taste and a hint of bitterness, lacking the fragrance and sweetness of other fruits.
In fact, this is because the surface of lemon peel contains a large amount of aromatic volatile components. Taking it can effectively cool down the body, as well as invigorate the spleen and promote appetite.
2. Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm
When the body experiences discomfort in the throat or excessive phlegm, putting lemon slices in warm water, adding a small amount of salt, and stirring well before consumption can effectively clear the phlegm and make the throat more comfortable.
3. Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases
Modern medical research has found that lemons contain a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin P. These two vitamins can enhance the elasticity and flexibility of blood vessels after entering the body. Regular consumption can effectively prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension and myocardial infarction.
4. Refreshing and Energizing
Regular consumption of lemon water or using lemon for cold compresses can have a good refreshing and energizing effect.
You can put the lemon in a small amount of boiling water, and then apply the lemon water to the forehead for cold compresses. The unique fragrance and coolness of the lemon can effectively refresh the mind.
5. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory
Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which is a natural antibiotic. It can effectively enhance the body's immune function and have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Can Gastric Patients Drink Lemon-infused Water?
Many people believe that gastric patients should drink less lemon-infused water because lemon water tastes sour, which can increase the gastric acid in the stomach. If the acidity is too strong, it may irritate the stomach and worsen the condition.
However, this is an overly concerned issue because when using one or two slices of lemon to infuse water, the taste of the resulting lemon water is very mild.
If compared with cola or Sprite, the acidity produced by lemon water is even less. Therefore, it will not aggravate gastric diseases or cause gastric ulcers.
However, if you drink pure lemon juice directly, with a pH of about 2.5, the situation becomes more serious.
Methods of Using Lemon-infused Water for Beauty
1. Whitening
Wash and peel one fresh lemon, slice it, put it in a wide-mouthed bottle, and add white wine to cover the lemon. Soak overnight. Apply an appropriate amount on the face the next day and wash off with warm water after 15 minutes. This can whiten the skin.
2. Removing Freckles
Apply fresh lemon juice on the face every morning and evening after washing. After about a week, freckles can be eliminated.
3. Firming the Skin
Take 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and put it in a cup. Add 1 fresh egg yolk, mix well, and then add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, 2 tablespoons of olive oil or peanut oil. Stir well to form a paste. Apply the mask on the face every night after washing, and remove it after 20-30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. This can reduce wrinkles and brighten the skin.
