1. Citron is both edible and medicinal, commonly known as Citron. Its peel is light yellow, its surface is rough, it is not easy to peel off, its pulp is colorless, close to transparent or milky yellow, its taste is refreshing, it is slightly sour or sweet, and it has fragrance. China, Taiwan Province, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan are all planted. In addition, it is also planted in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and India abroad.

Citron trees are used as greening trees in the courtyards of Bai, Yi and Naxi nationalities in Yunnan. When it is ripe, it is picked, boiled with sugar and made into candied citron, which can be stored in clay pots for one or two years.

Citron is an exquisite snack used by local people to entertain guests during festivals.

Second, the nutritional value of citron The ripe fruit of citron contains hesperidin, citric acid, malic acid, pectin, tannin, vitamin C and other substances. The fruit contains oil, including acetic acid-Niuzuiyi, linalool acetate, D- limonene, citral, phellandrene, lemon oil and so on. Also contains? -sitosterol, carotene and limonin.

Hesperidin contained in it also has anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects, which is beneficial to health. Pectin has always been a part of human natural diet, and it is also a safe and non-toxic natural food additive with no daily limit.

Citric acid can enhance the normal metabolism in the body, and the appropriate dose is harmless to the human body.

Citron, citron peel, etc. Has the effects of promoting qi circulation and resolving phlegm, and can be used for treating phlegm-dampness cough. Citron has the effects of warming the middle warmer to relieve depression, soothing the liver and regulating the stomach. Its citron peel has the effect of resolving phlegm, which is superior to citron, especially for treating spleen and lung qi stagnation. Citron peel also has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, has a fragrant smell, can neutralize itching, and is often used for stomach pain, chest tightness and other symptoms.

Citric acid also has the function of neutralizing middle energizer and resolving phlegm, which is mainly used for symptoms such as excessive phlegm, cough with excessive phlegm, fullness in the chest and loss of appetite.