ORANGE

Known that in addition to vitamin C oranges contain 170 phyto chemicals that potentiate and complement the action of this vitamin in the body.

Two group of phytochemicals in the orange .

Flavonoids these are powerful antioxidant, anti inflammatory and anticarciongenic glucosides

Limonoids this prevent the formation of tumors.increase resistant to diseases and protection of arteries.

Correction of insomnia:

For the treatment of constipation

Prevents cancer development

As an immune booster

As a remedy for acne

Medical application of oranges.

Oranges should be part of the diet of anyone with an infectious disease, or those who wish to avoid them.
They increase the number and longevity of white blood cells.this attributes to the combined effect of folic acid and vitamin C.


Thrombosis Arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease – oranges helps make the blood more fluid and improve circulation,particularly in the two organs requiring the most consistent blood supply,the brain and heart. High dose of vitamin C reduces blood pressure.the pulp including the white inner part lower cholesterol level.

Regular consumption with the pulp is associated with reduced blood cholesterol and heart disease etc.

Allergies - person with high level of vitamin C in the blood suffer less from allergies.because it is partially agonistic to the effects of histamine.eating four to five oranges a day contributes to the prevention of the appearance of allergies such as rhinitis or bronchial asthma.

Oranges improves calcium absorption in the intestine are also recommended in cases of osteoporosis, rickets and when ever an increase supply of mineral salts is required.

Excess uric acid (gout) Oranges are very effective in dissolving and eliminating the uric acid deposits within the joints that cause uratic arthritis,kidney stones because of the alkcalicing effect of oranges and all citrus fruits in general.

Also in Eye conditions because of their richness in cartoenoids as well as other antoxidants oranges are useful in preventing macular degeneration of the retina.the principal cause of blindness in individual over the age of 65 in western countries.