Oranges are one of the fruits that people like. Whenever the weather is dry in winter, people always like to eat oranges to relieve thirst. Oranges are full of treasures. Let's take a look at the specific benefits with the editor!
Why are oranges full of treasures?
1. Orange Leaves
Orange leaves can regulate liver and qi, reduce swelling and detoxify the body.
2. Orange Peel
Orange peel can be used for beauty, removing tea stains and eliminating odor. "Compendium of Materia Medica" states that dried tangerine peel can "tonify when tonics are needed, purge when purgatives are needed, elevate when tonics are needed, and lower when tonics are needed."
It can be seen that in ancient times, people already recognized the medicinal value of oranges.
3. Orange Flesh
Oranges have a sweet and sour taste and warm nature. They enter the lung and stomach meridians. They have the effects of appetizing the stomach, regulating qi, quenching thirst, and moisturizing the lungs. They are used to treat symptoms such as chest congestion, vomiting, poor appetite, insufficient stomach yin, dry and thirsty mouth, lung heat cough, and excessive alcohol consumption.
4. Orange Seeds
Orange seeds, or fruit kernels, are slightly warm and bitter in taste. They have the effects of regulating qi, dispersing masses, and relieving pain. They are effective in treating testicular pain, hernia pain, breast lump pain, and back pain.
5. Orange Network
The network of meridians on the pulp of oranges is called the orange network. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, resolving phlegm, and regulating qi. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as phlegm stagnation and cough.
The orange network is rich in vitamin P, which can effectively prevent and treat hypertension. Eating oranges regularly is very beneficial for the health of the elderly.
What are the benefits of eating oranges?
1. Relieving motion sickness
People who experience motion sickness can carry fresh orange peels. When feeling motion sickness, fold the orange peel in half and place it under the nose. Squeeze the orange peel with your hand to release small droplets of moisture into the nostrils, which can alleviate motion sickness.
2. Treating cold and cough
Oranges have a sweet and sour taste and cool nature, with the effects of appetizing the stomach and regulating qi, and moistening the lungs and relieving cough. They have certain therapeutic effects on indigestion, thirst, dry cough without phlegm, and other symptoms.
3. Appetizing effect
Oranges themselves have an appetizing effect. You can also add a little orange peel when cooking porridge, which not only tastes delicious but also stimulates the appetite.
4. Supplementing vitamin C
Oranges contain vitamin C, and the orange peel is also rich in vitamin C. Eating oranges or using orange peel to make tea, rice, or stir-fry dishes can effectively supplement vitamin C in the body.
5. Preventing bad breath
When experiencing bad breath, eating oranges or chewing orange peel can alleviate the situation.
6. Preventing cardiovascular diseases
Oranges contain abundant vitamin C, which can effectively reduce blood pressure. Therefore, it is beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and atherosclerosis.
7. Protecting the gastrointestinal tract
Due to the high fiber content of oranges, they can help protect the gastrointestinal tract and alleviate constipation and diarrhea.
Research also shows that the antioxidant properties and dietary fiber of oranges can help prevent colon cancer and reduce the risk of oral and esophageal diseases. Eating an orange every day may also help prevent the formation of gastric ulcers.
