Lemon
[Name] Lemon.
[Taste and Nature] Sweet, astringent, cold in nature.
[Meridian Affinity] Enters the liver and stomach meridians.
[Composition] Citric acid, various glycosides, lemon acid, malic acid, quinic acid, sugars, multiple vitamins, minerals, etc.
[Efficacy] Resolves phlegm, generates body fluids, quenches thirst.
[Indication] Especially suitable for bronchitis, whooping cough, vitamin C deficiency, heatstroke with thirst, poor appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort during pregnancy, reduced food intake, belching, etc.
[Note] Lemon contains abundant rutin, which reduces cholesterol in blood and helps prevent atherosclerosis. Citric acid in lemon can bind with calcium ions to form a soluble complex, weakening calcium's clotting effect, preventing platelet aggregation, thus helping prevent hypertension and myocardial infarction. Citric acid also prevents and eliminates skin pigmentation, contributing to skin cleansing and beauty.