Citrus sinensis

Citrus sinensis
Family:Citrus sinensis; Appetizer; Blood purifier; Carminative; Miscellany; Skin; Tonic.
Common name:Sweet orange
Citrus species contain a wide range of active ingredients and research is still underway in finding uses for them. They are rich in vitamin C flavonoids acids and volatile oils. They also contain coumarins such as bergapten which sensitizes the skin to sunlight. Bergapten is sometimes added to tanning preparations since it promotes pigmentation in the skin though it can cause dermatitis or allergic responses in some people. Some of the plants more recent applications are as sources of anti-oxidants and chemical exfoliants in specialized cosmetics. The fruit is appetizer and blood purifier. It is used to allay thirst in people with fevers and also treats catarrh. The fruit juice is useful in the treatment of bilious affections and bilious diarrhoea. The fruit rind is carminative and tonic. The fresh rind is rubbed on the face as a cure for acne. The dried peel is used in the treatment of anorexia colds coughs etc.

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