US Department of Agriculture explorer Frank Mayer came across this fruit in Beijing China.   Harvested the seeds and brought them back to the US. This history of Lemon goes back many centuries, it was believed to have originated in Southeast Asia.  Columbus carried lemon seeds to the New World on his scond voyage in 1493.

Benefits of Lemon:
1. Lemon acts as blood purifier and improves the body’s ability to get rid of toxins.  A simple infusion of Hot water and Lemon juice along with the peel can be used to release toxins from the liver.

2. Lemon fruit is excellent in fighting disease that's related to infection.  You can take 10 oz. of water and half a lemon juice to increase your metabolism and to fight disease. 

3. Buy lemon to get rid of certain insects. It’s mother nature’s version of insecticides and will help to repel mosquitoes and flies

4. Some people love their antiseptic qualities and would apply it to their skin whenever they have the smallest cut.  Not only that, because of its styptics property (a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals), it is said that lemon could be applied on cuts to stop bleeding.

5. Drinking lemon juice is useful for people with heart problem - because of its high potassium content 

6.  Lemon is loaded with Vitamin C and a compound called Limonin.  

• Vitamin C. is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, it neutralizes free radicals in aqueous environments, both inside and outside the body, reducing inflammation.  It also substain the body's resistance to infection, helps to heal wounds and lowers the risk of multiple cancers.
• Limonin is equally impressive, it too has been shown to posses cancer-fighting properties, and it strenghtens the lining of the blood vessels, raise the level of  beneficial enzymes in the liver, and reduces cholesterol, thus contributing to heart-health and aiding in internal cleansing.

 
The use of Lemon:
1. Drink fresh lemon juice to cleanse your system

2. Use pure lemon juice on wasp and bee stings to relieve pain

3. Lemon juice mixed with olive oil may help to dissolve gallstones

4. It is believed that regular intake of fresh lemons may be useful in treating cases of kidney stones

5. A generous squeeze on salad greens ad vegetables or grilled fish makes salt and fats almost unnecessary, keeps your food clean and fresh.

6. Used to clear complexion, treat minor cuts, and soften scar tissue.

7. Used on fruit will slow down the oxidation process

8. Can remove odor from hands

9. Added to milk will change it to buttermilk

10.  Will cook fish without using heat.