bergamot fruit

bergamot fruit is a cultivated variety with a long history of cultivation in my country. It is mainly produced in Chaozhou, Zhaoqing, Gaoyao (Heleshui area), Deqing, Yunfu, Si In Hui, Yunan and other places, it is called "Guang Buddha's Hand" and is an authentic product. The peel and leaves contain aromatic oils, which have a strong fresh fruit fragrance and are used as raw materials for flavoring; the fruits and flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Chinese name: Bergamot

Latin name: Citrus medica var.sarcodactylis

Also known as: Bergamot, Five-finger Citron, Five-finger Mandarin

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Rutaceae Citrus

Distribution area: mainly distributed in Chaozhou City, Zhaoqing City, Yunfu City, etc.

Origin Introduction

It is mostly cultivated in courtyards or orchards in southern provinces and regions of my country. The peel and leaves contain aromatic oils, which have a strong fresh fruit fragrance and are used as raw materials for flavoring; the fruits and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Bergamot is a cultivated variety with a long history of cultivation in my country. It is mainly produced in Chaozhou, Zhaoqing, Gaoyao (Heleshui area), Deqing, Yunfu, Sihui, Yunan and other places in Guangdong. It is called "Guang Buddha's Hand" and is an authentic product. . Among them, the bergamot fruits produced in Chaozhou and Zhaoqing are large and of the best quality, and the processed product "Phnom Penh White Meat" enjoys a high reputation in domestic and foreign markets. Bergamot is one of the "Top Ten Guangdong Medicines" of Guangdong's authentic medicinal materials, and Zhancui Chaozhou Bergamot is one of Guangdong's famous fruits. The production base of Bergamot should be selected in an area suitable for growth, and at the same time pay attention to the geography of "authentic medicinal materials" and the concept of "origin". Ruguang Buddha's Hand is mainly distributed in Chaozhou City, Zhaoqing City, Yunfu City and other places.

Basic information

bergamot

Scientific name: Citrus medica var.sarcodactylis

Alias: bergamot, five-finger citron, five-finger tangerine< /p>

Family: Rutaceae Citrus

Morphological characteristics

Small trees or shrubs with thorny branches and purple-red young leaves and branches. Single leaves are alternate, the petiole is short and wingless; the blade is oblong or obovate, the apex is blunt or sometimes slightly concave, the lateral veins are obvious, and the leaf margin has wavy blunt serrations. The flowers are solitary, and the fruit is split like a fist or spread like a finger, orange-yellow, with rough skin.

Foshan is a commonly used Chinese medicinal material. The dried fruit slices have a fragrant smell, slightly sweet and slightly bitter taste, pungent and sour in nature, can regulate qi and resolve phlegm, soothe the liver and stomach, and are mainly used to treat cough caused by phlegm, chest tightness and bloating, gas pain in the liver and stomach, loss of appetite, Nausea and vomiting etc. The saturated aqueous solution obtained by distillation is Bergamot Dew, which is good at treating gas and diaphragm, relieving depression, widening the chest and appetizing. Leaves, flowers and fruits are used to extract high-grade essential oils and are raw materials for edible flavors. The saturated aqueous solution obtained by distillation is Bergamot Dew, which is good at treating gas and diaphragm, relieving depression, widening the chest and appetizing. Leaves, flowers and fruits are used to extract high-grade essential oils and are raw materials for edible flavors.

The skin of bergamot fruit is golden yellow, the meat is white and tender, crispy and sweet. In addition to being eaten fresh, it is an important raw material for fruit processing. Bergamot fruit can be processed into candied bergamot, licorice bergamot, bergamot tea, bergamot lotion, bergamot jelly and bergamot wine. The dried flowers and young fruits can be used as medicine.

The bergamot fruit has a unique shape and a strong aroma, which is stronger than that of citron and will become more fragrant after being stored for a long time. Buddha's hand has branches and leaves all year round, is evergreen all year round, blooms continuously all year round, and the fruit is golden when ripe. The fruit end may be stretched like a finger, or clenched like a fist, and has a unique shape. It is suitable for viewing trees, leaves, flowers and fruits. Buddha's hand can be planted in the garden or made into pots.

Efficacy

Aroma regulates qi, strengthens the stomach and relieves vomiting, resolves phlegm and relieves cough.