1, orange peel fresh breath: fresh orange peel contains a lot of vitamin C and essential oil, which has the functions of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, invigorating spleen and regulating stomach. After chewing it, spit out the residue and repeat it several times, which is more effective in removing oral odor. Making tea with orange peel is fragrant and refreshing.

2, orange collaterals protect blood vessels: the white reticular silk collaterals in oranges are called "orange collaterals", because they contain a nutrient called "rutin", so they have bitterness. But this substance can keep the normal elasticity and density of human blood vessels, reduce the brittleness and permeability of blood vessel walls, and prevent the occurrence of cerebral hemorrhage. Orange collaterals can be eaten directly or soaked in water.

3, orange core relieves dysmenorrhea: orange core has the functions of qi, warming stomach and relieving pain, which can not only drive cold, but also relieve pain, so it helps women to relieve dysmenorrhea. It is recommended to make tea with orange core, generally 3~5 grams; If the pain is severe, you can use10g.

4, orange meat to quench thirst: orange meat has high water content and can quench thirst. Modern research has proved that oranges are rich in vitamin C, carotene, folic acid and other nutrients, and also contain antioxidant, anticancer and antiallergic components, which can reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke and hypertension.

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Selection of oranges

1, look: size and color. Oranges with medium size are the best, too large skin thickness and poor sweetness, and small ones may not grow well enough and taste poor. The skin color of most oranges changes from green to yellow, and finally orange or orange-red, so the redder the color, the better the ripening and the sweeter the taste.

2, touch: smoothness. Most oranges with moderate sweet and sour skin are smooth, and the oil cells on them are fine.

3. Pinch: Test the elasticity. Oranges with thin skin, thick flesh and plenty of water will have good elasticity. If you pinch them with your hands, you will feel that the flesh is firm but not hard. Once you let go, you will immediately bounce back to its original state.

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