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Orange (Citrus Sinensis)

Orange is the citrus fruit coming from an evergreen flowering tree - the most commonly grown tree fruit in the world.


Health Benefits & Modern Medicinal uses

Delicious and juicy orange fruit contains an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals for normal growth and development and overall well-being.

Nutrients in oranges are plentiful and diverse. The fruit is low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but is rich in dietary fibre, pectin, which is very effective in persons with excess body weight.

 

 

Orange contains Beta carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant guarding the health of our cells and is rich in Calcium, important in healthy bones and teeth.
Our brain needs folic acid for proper development which is found in oranges. Blood pressure can be kept in balance with magnesium found in oranges.
To maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and to maintain electrolyte balance of cells, one can eat oranges for potassium it provides.

The food we take is converted into energy by thiamine, oranges contain.

Orange is also a very helpful fruit for warding off fatigue or tiredness.

The anti-oxidant in orange help protect the skin from free radical damage known to cause signs of aging.
Orange is well known for its astringent and toning properties. It is a good source of Vitamin C, proven to improve the skin texture and color and helps restoring collagen in our body which is responsible for skin firming and preventing early aging of skin.

As a type of citrus fruits, orange's peel can cleanse the pores from within so that no more excess oil, dirt or dead skin remain. As a result, it becomes a good treatment for acne and recurring acne.

Orange helps skin detoxify, making skin look brighter and fresher when it is added into our daily meals since orange is able to detoxify your skin's toxins.

Studies show that antioxidants in orange can prevent skin cancer.

Also, orange peel can moisturize, lighten and reduce wrinkles over time.

 

Althaea::Althaea officinalis
Althaea
Avocado::Persea americana
Avocado
Basil::Ocimum bacilicum
Basil
Beeswax::Cera Alba
Beeswax
Calendula::Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Chamomile::Chamomilla recutita
Chamomile
Chaste Tree::Vitex agnus - castus
Chaste Tree
Dittany::Origanum dictamnus
Dittany
Honey::
Honey
Laurel::Laurus nobilis
Laurel
Lavender::Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender
Lemon::Citrus limon
Lemon
Marjoram::Origanum majorana
Marjoram
Mallow musk::Malva moschata
Mallow musk
Mandarin::Mandarin
Mandarin
Mastic::Pistacia Lentiscus var
Mastic
Myrtle::Myrtus communis
Myrtle
Olive oil::Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Leaves Extracts
Olive oil
Orange::Citrus sinensis
Orange
Melissa::Melissa officinalis
Melissa
Peach::Prunus persica
Peach
Peppermint::Mentha spicata
Peppermint
Red Wine::
Red Wine
Rock Rose::Cistus creticus
Rock Rose
Rosemary::Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary
Sage::Salvia fruticosa & Salvia officinalis
Sage
Thyme::Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Yarrow::Achillea millefolium
Yarrow