Oranges have the effects of appetizing, regulating qi, quenching thirst and moistening the lungs; Indications: qi stagnation in chest and diaphragm, vomiting, anorexia, deficiency of stomach yin, dry mouth, cough due to lung heat, and excessive drinking. Oranges are also very nutritious, and 1 orange almost meets the daily vitamin C requirement of human body. Oranges contain 170 kinds of plant compounds and more than 60 kinds of flavonoids, most of which are natural antioxidants. The rich nutrients in oranges have the functions of reducing blood fat and anti-atherosclerosis, which is of great benefit to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Orange juice contains a substance called "nomilin", which has the ability to inhibit and kill cancer cells and has a preventive effect on gastric cancer.
However, oranges are warm, and it is easy to get angry when eaten too much, and there will be symptoms such as bitter taste, dry mouth, dry throat and constipation. Because orange pulp contains certain organic acids, it is best not to eat oranges on an empty stomach, so as not to stimulate the gastric mucosa and cause discomfort. In addition, oranges also contain a lot of carotene. If you eat too much at one time or eat too much continuously in the near future, the concentration of carotene in the blood is high, which will lead to yellowing of the skin.