An innocuous little clear light yellow colored fruit with a tangy sour taste known as the lemon should not be easily dismissed. The lemon is one of the richest sources of vitamin C available to man (the others being the gooseberry and the orange) and possesses invaluable anti-infection properties. Vitamin C a undoubtedly one of nature's all purpose remedies which helps the body fight off health challenges.

Regular intake of vitamin C otherwise known ascorbic acid keeps the body well toned active and strong by refusing to let bacterial and virus invade its defenses. Vitamin C is extremely necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system, especially during an illness.

A very interesting and unique feature of this particular vitamin is that in a healthy body. It is absorbed in moderate amounts-so much and no more-while excesses are instantly rejected if the doses are too large.

But when a person fails it automatically the body's need of vitamin C increases tremendously and having it in greater amounts being beneficial, the body miraculously starts absorbing large quantities of it, but even while needing extra supplements, it is better to take it in smaller doses several times in the day to facilitate absorption-rather than a lot at one time.

Vitamin C is also an indispensable ingredients in the forming of cologne-the protein that helps form connective tissue in skin-consequently, people with burn injury need more of it to help recover quickly.

Lemon with its high natural acid content helps aid digestion and acts as an efficacious counter-irritant. When a meal has been too rich in fats-the easiest , cheapest , least dangerous and most natural antedate is the juice of lemon diluted with water, immediately corrects the body's discomfort by cuffing fat.

The juice of a freshly squeezed lemon in a glass of warm water goes a long way in keeping a person slim' n 'thin and is an ideal way to reduce excess weight.

When fagged out or feeling low on stamina one of the simplest ways to get energy is to squeeze a quarter of a lemon into a glass of cold water, add to it a pinch of salt and two spoonful of honey and one has a fresh, natural healthy tonic that will have one zipping off again.

For those who might find it too sour add tangy to be taken with water, a dash of lemon over fresh salad, cooked vegetables or lentils will ensure the daily quota of vitamin C. Where then is the need or pills and capsules?

Apart from its aids to one's inside's externally too, the multifaceted lemon has innumerable uses.

Fresh lemon juice rubbed on the scalp just-half-an–hour before washing the hair helps to effectively control dandruff. Rubbed over teeth, it lightens stains and sets them sparkling. To curb a nauseous feeling, lemon is a boon taken with a little salt and pepper.

Besides its mild, healthy bleaching properties, lemon juice is an excellent natural deep-pore cleanser. Diluted with a little water (for it should never be applied in a concentrated form) applied gently and left on for eight to 10 minutes, it imparts a super glow, leaving even the dullest skin looking radiant. When its tingling freshness, it is one of the best astringents for an oily skin and being natural, costs a fraction of what others synthetic astringents cost. However, care should be taken to see that there is no broken skin; wait until it is healed before applying.

Fresh salad greens when washed in highly diluted lemon water, stay fresh much longer than otherwise, as to fruits like apples, guavas and pears which otherwise turn a dull brown.

Silver jewelery that has lost its shine is best soaked in lemon juice and then see it look as good as new. Copper cleansed with lemon juice glows brilliantly. Silk clothes dipped for a final rinse in cold water to which lime juice has been added, shimmer with an extra special sheen even as the dye is strengthened.

Truly, the lemon is incredibly versatile and has a hundred different and supremely effective uses ,so don't just give it a go-by, but stretch your hands towards it as often as possible….it will not be in vain.