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| − | Tangerines are a specific variant of Mandarin oranges (Citrus Reticulate) which are reddish orange in colour. They belong to the family of Rutaceae and are cultivated mainly in the tropical forests of Southeast Asian provinces. Tangerine fruit trees are smaller in size as compared to orange trees and the fruit has a deep orange colour with a flat shape. It can be peeled easily and is a fibrous fruit nutrient-wise. | + | Tangerines are a specific variant of Mandarin oranges (Citrus Reticulate) which are reddish orange in colour. They belong to the family of Rutaceae and are cultivated mainly in the tropical forests of Southeast Asian provinces. Tangerine fruit trees are smaller in size as compared to orange trees and the fruit has a deep orange colour with a flat shape. It can be peeled easily and is a fibrous fruit nutrient-wise.<br>See also : |
| + | * [[Tangerine Essential Oil]] | ||
| + | * [[Chen Pi]] | ||
| + | * [[Mandarin]] | ||
==Special Precautions of Tangerine== | ==Special Precautions of Tangerine== | ||
==Benefits and uses of Tangerine are== | ==Benefits and uses of Tangerine are== | ||
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*with their rich Vitamin C sources providing the perfect antioxidants required for the body. These antioxidants prevent inflammation in the body. They are known to prevent the formation of free radicals that make unnecessary oxidation reactions possible which may not be beneficial for the body. | *with their rich Vitamin C sources providing the perfect antioxidants required for the body. These antioxidants prevent inflammation in the body. They are known to prevent the formation of free radicals that make unnecessary oxidation reactions possible which may not be beneficial for the body. | ||
*Tangerine fruit has been used quite frequently in medical treatments as they fight effectively against skin diseases and arthritis. | *Tangerine fruit has been used quite frequently in medical treatments as they fight effectively against skin diseases and arthritis. | ||
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*The dietary fiber in this fruit also improves digestion that is good for the overall working of the body. Also a number of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart diseases can be prevented with proper consumption of tangerines and other orange varieties. | *The dietary fiber in this fruit also improves digestion that is good for the overall working of the body. Also a number of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart diseases can be prevented with proper consumption of tangerines and other orange varieties. | ||
*The high fiber content also benefits the bowel movement in your body for which it is preferred and suggested by experts. | *The high fiber content also benefits the bowel movement in your body for which it is preferred and suggested by experts. | ||
| + | * source of [[Hesperidin]] | ||
| + | == References == | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | [[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 15 July 2018
Tangerines are a specific variant of Mandarin oranges (Citrus Reticulate) which are reddish orange in colour. They belong to the family of Rutaceae and are cultivated mainly in the tropical forests of Southeast Asian provinces. Tangerine fruit trees are smaller in size as compared to orange trees and the fruit has a deep orange colour with a flat shape. It can be peeled easily and is a fibrous fruit nutrient-wise.
See also :
Special Precautions of Tangerine
Benefits and uses of Tangerine are
- with their rich Vitamin C sources providing the perfect antioxidants required for the body. These antioxidants prevent inflammation in the body. They are known to prevent the formation of free radicals that make unnecessary oxidation reactions possible which may not be beneficial for the body.
- Tangerine fruit has been used quite frequently in medical treatments as they fight effectively against skin diseases and arthritis.
- They help in healing minor cuts and wounds
- They also help to absorb iron from food very easily.
- Tangerine consists of fibers like pectin and hemi-cellulose that restrict the absorption of cholesterol in the gut which cuts the risk of obesity.
- The dietary fiber in this fruit also improves digestion that is good for the overall working of the body. Also a number of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart diseases can be prevented with proper consumption of tangerines and other orange varieties.
- The high fiber content also benefits the bowel movement in your body for which it is preferred and suggested by experts.
- source of Hesperidin
