Lemon is a store of vitamin C. Take 4-5 lemons a day in water and rub lemon juice on the gums to heal scurvy, bleeding gums and mouth ulcers. Amla: the richest source of vitamin C (one fresh amla equals two oranges). Regular use cures scurvy — bleeding gums, weak bones and irritability from vitamin-C deficiency.
the richest source of vitamin C (one fresh amla equals two oranges). Regular use cures scurvy — bleeding gums, weak bones and irritability from vitamin-C deficiency.
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नींबू · Lemon
Juice of half a nimbu in a glass of warm water, first thing in the morning, with or without a little honey.
Traditional
खट्टे फल · Citrus fruits
One fresh lemon, orange or mausami daily. In scurvy, vitamin C is itself the medicine.
Traditional
On this page Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.
Naturopathy
Sun bath and raw food. Rinse the mouth with cool salt water after every meal.
Bhojanveda
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