Some Uses for Lemons

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 6, 1915

Some Uses for Lemons

Few people realize the value of lemons. In cases of fever, sore throat, or torpid liver the medicinal qualities of this fruit are unexcelled.

The juice of half a lemon in a cup of hot water taken on awakening in the morning is an excellent liver corrective, and a successful substitute for calomel.

A dash of lemon juice in plain water makes a cleansing tooth wash, not only removing the tartar, but sweetening the breath.

A lotion of lemon and rose water will remove tan and whiten the skin.

Lemon juice and olive oil is far superior to vinegar for salad dressing; equal parts used for the blending.

Lemon juice on loaf sugar is good for hoarseness.

Outward application of lemon juice allays irritation caused by insect bites.

An old-fashioned remedy for croup, is honey, alum, and lemon juice.

Salt and lemon juice will remove rust and stains from white goods.

Slices of lemon are used in garnishing.

After the pulps of lemons are removed, the skins make dainty receptacles for serving salads, ices, etc.

In buying lemons select those having a thin rind, as they are much juicier than the plump ones.—Selected.