This fruit belongs to the category of citrus fruits. There are tangerines on almost every New Year's table. The benefits and harms of the fruit depend on the quality and quantity of the fruit consumed.
Of course, since childhood, everyone is used to celebrating the New Year with the smell of a Christmas tree and tangerines. This has become a tradition for the Russian people. And in everyday life, we often use this sweet and healthy fruit. Children especially love it, as it is easily peeled and not so sour in comparison with other representatives of citrus crops (orange, lemon, grapefruit, etc.). Also, very often the pulp of the fruit is used for the preparation of various confectionery dishes. These are juices, cocktails, pies, sweet desserts, ice cream and others. This is due to the availability at the price level and high quality characteristics of the product.
A large amount of ascorbic acid, which tangerines are rich in, is undoubtedly beneficial. And harm from this property can be caused only in case of abuse of the amount, since there is an excess of vitamin C in the body. In addition, tangerines contain various biologically active substances: magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin P and others. …
It should be noted that tangerines are good and bad for the human body. But not only the pulp of the fruit, but also the peel has unique properties. For example, the benefits of tangerine peels are helpful in treating various ailments. The most common recipe for using the rind is to chop the dried rind and add it to any dish. Effectively helps in the treatment of flatulence and dysbiosis. For diseases of the upper respiratory tract, brew 1 tablespoon of tangerine powder in 1 glass of boiling water and take half a glass 2-3 times daily, about 30-40 minutes before eating.
To normalize the functioning of the nervous system, tea with the addition of tangerine peel or juice is used. Ideal for treating coughs, removing phlegm, improving the digestion process, increasing appetite in children.
Many people ask the question: what is the use of mandarin? Try making an alcoholic tincture from the crushed rind. To do this, take 2 teaspoons of crushed rind and pour a glass of vodka or 40% alcohol. The exposure time is at least 1 week, after which strain the tincture and take 20 drops, after dissolving them in half a glass of water. The recipe is used for dry coughs that do not respond to drug treatment.
It is also advisable to lubricate the nail plates and the skin around them with a fresh tangerine peel in case of fungal infection.
Of course, all the qualities that tangerines have should be noted. Benefit and harm are relative concepts. For example, the harm lies in the fact that if a person is prone to allergic reactions, a rash and irritation of the skin may appear. This is especially true for children who are sensitive to allergenic foods. Eat tangerines in moderation.
It is also recommended to exclude from the diet or significantly reduce the consumption of fruit for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, increased acidity of gastric juice, gastritis). This is due to the fact that tangerines contain a large amount of citric acid, which irritates the walls of the digestive tract.
When eating the peel, it is necessary to take into account the conditions of the area in which the fruit was grown, since it is often in the peel that harmful nitrates and various chemicals accumulate. Therefore, tangerines - benefits and harms in equal proportions, when used, take into account the structural features of the body and other external factors that directly affect the state of health. Also pay great attention to the choice of fruit: inspect its appearance, condition and color of the peel, the density of the fruit.
