Orange and its Benefits

Orange (fruit), common name for citrus fruit of several trees. Different varieties include the sweet orange, the sour orange, and the mandarin orange, or tangerine.Orange trees are evergreens, seldom exceeding 9 m (30 ft) in height. The leaves are oval and glossy and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Three essential oils are obtained from oranges: oil of orange, obtained from the rind of the fruit and used principally as a flavoring agent; oil of petigrain, obtained from the leaves and twigs and used in perfumery; and oil of neroli, obtained from the blossoms and used in flavorings and perfumes.

According to Science:
The Oranges belong to the genus Citrus, of the family Rutaceae. The sweet orange is classified as Citrus sinensis; the sour, or Seville, orange as Citrus aurantium; and the mandarin orange, or tangerine, as Citrus reticulata.

The Health Benefits of an Orange:
It says that Oranges are a great source of iron and they can help you lower your cholesterol. According to the book that i have read, Oranges are a good source of calcium that is great for your bones, with Vitamin C and milk as an extra and important source of Calcium can help protect your bones from breaking. The purpose of Vitamin C, can help fight off bacteria and prevent colds and the flu. The Vitamin C is a great way to fight off airborne germs during the winter months. There are many different forms of Vitamin C, which are the actual orange and orange tablets. But I would suggest to have the actual orange because its all natural.

Did you know that Orange is one of my favorite fruit?
I love oranges even when I was a kid. From my early years, my mom used to buy bulk of oranges for the family, but now, I have to buy and pay for my own oranges since I'm not a young kid anymore.

Did you know that you can use the skin of the oranges for a Sauna Machine?
Actually, you can make use almost all types of skin fruits for a sauna but for me, oranges are the best. How? Just slice the skin into small pieces, then put it on the steamer of the sauna, more better if you add some sliced of tomato.