We generally think of lemons and limes as being very acidic and may conclude that they are best avoided when suffering from an upset stomach.

However, the fruits‘ acidic properties are metabolized during digestion to produce potassium carbonate, which actually helps neutralize excess acid in the body. Furthermore, lemon juice has a protective action on the membranous lining of the digestive tract, making it useful to help prevent stomach upsets.

Herbal Beauty

Both lemons and limes are also a tonic for the liver and pancreas. They have a cleansing and purifying action that helps to remove toxic wastes and impurities and restore the body to a state of homeostasis (balance). Their taste and healing properties are complemented by ginger, which in itself is an excellent remedy for nausea and stomach upsets.

Comforting hot toddy

To make a lemon, lime and ginger toddy, take a 115g/4oz piece of washed fresh root ginger and slice it into 600m1/1 pint/2.5 cups water. Bring the water to the boil, cover and gently simmer the root for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile squeeze 1 medium-sized lemon and 1 lime and put the juice to one side. When the ginger has finished cooking, remove it from the heat and strain the liquid into a cup. Allow it to cool slightly before adding the citrus juices. Sweeten with honey to taste, go back to bed and sip slowly.

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