A type of leaf that fights cancer and aging, boosts immunity, and purifies the blood, liver and kidneys

Al-Marsad Newspaper: Drinking lemon leaf extracts helps in healing some diseases, including cancer, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

Learn about the benefits of lemon leaf

1. Maintaining the health of the circulatory system

Lemon leaf may help maintain heart health because it contains some beneficial metabolites such as limonene and phenol that help lower blood cholesterol levels, according to Web Medicine. It also contains flavonoids that help strengthen blood vessels, which maintains cardiovascular health.

2. It fights cancer

One of the possible benefits of lemon leaf is that it helps fight different types of cancer, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer, because it contains limonene that can hinder the growth of cancer cells.

3. It contains antiseptic properties, so it can be used to treat acne, as it helps in healing, purifying and softening the skin.

4. Contains antispasmodic properties

Lemon has antispasmodic properties, so it helps relieve symptoms of asthma, colic, nausea and vomiting.

5. Contains anti-aging properties

The flavonoids present in lemon leaf help delay the aging process, so applying lemon leaf extracts to the skin helps give the skin a smooth appearance and delays the appearance of wrinkles.

6. It boosts the body’s immunity

Lemon leaf enhances the body’s immunity through several factors. It is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the body’s immunity. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties, especially when applying the oil produced from lemon leaf to the body. It also contains some metabolites such as limonene, which has antibacterial properties.

7. It contains soothing properties

One of the benefits of lemon leaf is that it may help relieve insomnia, tension, heart palpitations, and reduce the effects of migraine headaches.

8. Other benefits

Other potential benefits include: Moisturizing the skin. Reducing the appearance of scars and marks on the skin. Relieving throat pain. Helps in diuresis. Purifies the blood, liver and kidneys. Helps get rid of bad breath. It is used as an insect repellent. Helps soothe skin from itching, eczema, and burning sensation.