Mandarin is one of the symbols of the holiday, the taste of bright New Year's feelings. It tastes great and boosts your mood noticeably. In addition, tangerine is extremely healthy.
Mandarin composition
Mandarin contains vitamin C, like many citrus fruits. In addition, it contains:
- vitamin D;
- vitamin K;
- B vitamins;
- vitamin A;
- vitamin R.
The beneficial properties of citrus are also determined by the content:
- folic and beta-carotenic acids;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- iron.
The peel and peel of citrus contains phytoncides. Essential oils and pigments of mandarins determine their specific properties.
The benefits of mandarin
Mandarins are widely used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, cardiovascular system. Tangerine peel will help with nausea. For other digestive disorders, tangerine juice, drunk on an empty stomach, has a good effect. The juice of these fruits is also used for dietary purposes. Mandarins tend to enhance metabolic processes in the body, are a source of vitamins necessary for the body. They can also increase appetite.
Thanks to the phytoncides in their composition, tangerines have an antimicrobial effect. This is why they are often used in the treatment of respiratory infections. Tincture of citrus peel helps to liquefy phlegm and remove it from the upper respiratory tract. In the treatment of bronchitis and asthma, tangerine peel is used. The effect in this case develops thanks to the essential oils in the peel. These same oils give tangerines their memorable scent. It has a positive effect on the central nervous system by lifting your mood.
Mandarins can be used for haemostatic action in dysentery and bleeding. Their mineral composition determines the anti-edema effect. Tangerines are also used for fungal infections of the skin and nails. Rubbing the peel or peel of tangerines helps to kill fungi due to phytoncides.
For diabetics, a decoction of mandarin peel is useful. It lowers blood glucose levels significantly. Mandarins have anti-sclerotic and hypotensive effects. This property is useful for patients with essential hypertension or with a symptom of arterial hypertension.
Dried mandarin peel has a sedative effect. Fresh fruit can help lower body temperature.
Patients with ulcers and hyperacid gastritis, allergic reactions to citrus components should be used with caution. There are no other serious contraindications for eating sunny fruits.
