Orange
Description
The Orange is a type of Citrus Fruit.
Botanical Names
Citrus sinensis (Sweet Oranges: Jaffa; Valencia; Navel)
Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange, Sour Orange, Seville Orange, Bergamot):
The dried immature Bitter Orange (variety amara) is regarded as a Herb in China and is known as Zhi shi.
All varieties of Orange belong to the Rue (Rutaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Oranges
Excretory System
Orange (juice) may help to prevent Kidney Stones (due to the Citric Acid content of Orange juice). [1]
Immune System
Oranges may help to prevent some types of Cancer: [2]
Oranges may help to prevent Cancer - Breast (due to the Hesperidin content of Oranges). [3]
Oranges (including Orange juice and Orange peel) may help to prevent Cancer - Colon (due to the Limonene, Lutein and Polyphenols content of Oranges). [4]
Oranges may help to prevent Cancer - Esophagus. [5]
Oranges may help to prevent Cancer - Pancreas. [6]
Oranges may help to prevent Cancer - Stomach. [7]
Orange (peel) may help to prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma (due to the Limonene content of Orange peel).
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