Mandarin - fruit is not easy. It was named after the rulers of Ancient China. Fragrant citruses with their juicy pulp and bright taste were a great luxury for those times. Only the richest and noble inhabitants of the country - mandarins - could afford them. It is curious that the official clothing of the imperial officials in Ancient China was bright orange - that's why you have an external similarity. It is thanks to excellent taste, fresh fragrance and sunny color, mandarins and got their "royal" title. At the same time, it was customary to present the fruits of the mandarin tree to the rulers of China as a sign of devotion and reverence. Sweet citrus has long ceased to be a deficit, but a reverent attitude to these little suns has survived. In China, they are a powerful amulet, a symbol of happiness, luck, health and longevity, and in Europe - an indispensable attribute of the New Year and Christmas. And in fact, well, what a New Year without mandarins?
The most important advantage of a small exotics experts consider a high content of ascorbic acid - up to 55%! Eating just two or three mandarins a day, we are strengthening immunity and lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood. Fruit pulp also contains vitamin D, known anti-cancer effect, and vitamin K, which provides elasticity of blood vessels. Citrus is rich and B group vitamins - they normalize sleep, improve memory and metabolism. But that is not all! Recently, Japanese scientists have proved that the consumption of mandarin juice almost by 9% reduces the risk of developing liver cancer, viral hepatitis and diabetes. Researchers are convinced that the healing properties of this fruit are associated with a high content of provitamin A. Incidentally, this same provitamin helps us improve eyesight and reduce eye fatigue. Mandarins accelerate metabolism in the body, increase appetite and improve digestion, they are indispensable in times of shortage of vitamins.
In folk medicine, tangerines treat everyone. Or almost everything. Decoctions and infusions from the peel are an excellent restorative, antipyretic, antiemetic and astringent. If you have a cold, flu, fever, remember that tangerine fresh not only quenches thirst well, but also helps to cope faster with diseases. The secret is in phytoncides, natural antiseptics, which fight with infections of the upper respiratory tract. In addition, citrus contains a substance that has a strong decongestant and anti-edematous properties. This makes the "red doctor" a salvage in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis. To clear the lungs of mucus, it is enough to drink a glass of tangerine juice in the mornings for several days.
With loss of appetite, this fruit improves the digestion of food. He also relieves vomiting, abdominal pain and stops diarrhea. Despite the many useful properties of mandarins, children under seven and allergy sufferers are advised to use them with caution because of the risk of allergic reactions. Do not fit the "sweet medicine" and people with high acidity of gastric juice, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.
If we were to rank the products to maintain beauty, the mandarin would definitely hit the top ten. First of all, because this is one of the most low-calorie fruits (in 100 g - only 40 kcal), so you can not be afraid for the figure. In addition, golden fruits are widely used in cosmetology.
Mandarin oil solves the problem of stretch marks on the skin of the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, it is often used for resorption of scarring and postnatal sutures. To make the stretch marks less noticeable, dilute one part of the ball oil in three parts of the plant and rub the skin of the problem areas once or twice a day. From the pulp of exotic fruits, you can prepare a mask for losing elasticity and prone to skin rashes. It is done this way: peeled and finely chopped mandarins, mash with a wooden spoon. The resulting gruel is applied to the face, neck, chest, shoulders and cover with gauze. After 15 minutes. The gruel can be washed off with boiled water at room temperature and do not forget about the cream. This procedure perfectly tones and refreshes tired skin, improves complexion, smoothes wrinkles, and stimulates renewal processes. The gentle aroma of mandarin helps to relax, relieve tension and feel like a goddess.
In the purchase of tangerines there are their own wisdoms . Pay attention to the mass of the fruit. The bigger, the better. If the fruit seems too heavy for its size - chances are good that you are a worthy, sweet and juicy citrus. The taste of exotics can also be guessed by their origin. So, Moroccan fruits of bright orange color are sweet and pitted, yellowish-greenish Turkish with light acidity and a lot of pits. Their Spanish brethren differ in large size, thick skin and sweet taste. Every overseas variety has its own fans. But lovers of mandarin candied fruits should be warned. In the exporting countries, various chemicals are widely used to protect fruits from pests and diseases. These substances accumulate mainly in the skin of the fruit. In addition, that the mandarins are stored longer, they are covered with a special composition of preservatives and wax-like substances, after which they are polished to a shine. The "varnished appearance" of the peel is an extra proof that there is no way to eat it.