Lemon is not just a food to be consumed as a juice or in meals in the conventional way. Also it might be helpful if we leave it on the side of the bed when we sleep.
What is suggested – according to various specialized media – is to cut it in the shape of a cross and place it on a plate at the head of our bed, under the pillow or on the bedside table. You have to do it at night. What comes into play here is its virtuous oil.
Better air, better breathing, lower blood pressure, and even bug repellent. let’s review some of the benefits that we could exploit if we sleep with a lemon next to us.
Improve air quality
They say that this fruit improves air quality thanks to its detoxifying properties. It seems that we are lying in the open air.
lowers blood pressure
Lemon also increases blood circulation and inhaling the properties it releases can be beneficial in this regard.
Improve breathing and relieve stress
This is because it is an antibacterial fruit, which helps open the airways.
The smell of citrus fruits is also said to relax the nervous system and thus help you sleep better.
improve concentration
Its properties help improve concentration, memory and brain activity.
repels insects
And, as if that weren’t enough, the aroma of lemon isn’t exactly a favorite with insects: it helps scare them away at night.
How long can you keep a cut lemon?
The shelf life of cut lemons will depend on how they are stored. In their natural state they will last 2 to 3 days, but there are techniques that allow you to keep them much longer.
For example, freezing cut lemons will keep them much longer. You can put salt in the pulp to prevent them from drying out, so when they are used they should be washed only to remove the salt.
Insulating them is another method that can help cut lemons keep longer. You just have to put the cut part of the lemon on a plate and then cover it with a container (film) that prevents air from entering.
Sources: Chain Dial, Health180, Eye
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