What are the nutritional value and functions of Emperor Mandarin? Why is Emperor Mandarin called Emperor Mandarin?

Emperor tangerines are also called tribute tangerines. They sound noble, don’t you think? Emperor tangerines are very nutritious, and they have thin skin, thick flesh, and are juicy and sweet. You will fall in love with them once you have eaten them. If you don’t believe me, you can try it!

Contents of this article

1. What are the nutritional value and functions of mandarin oranges?

2. Why is the Emperor's Mandarin Orange called the Emperor's Mandarin Orange?

3. Precautions for eating mandarin oranges

What are the nutritional value and functions of Emperor Mandarin?

The nutritional value of mandarin oranges is very high, and they have thin skin, thick flesh, rich juice and sweet taste. You will fall in love with them after eating them once. At the same time, mandarin oranges also have certain health benefits. Chinese medicine believes that orange peels have the effect of clearing meridians and eliminating phlegm, and promoting blood circulation. They are not only a good food therapy for patients with chronic diseases such as chronic bronchitis and coronary heart disease, but also have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on symptoms such as chest and rib pain and qi stagnation caused by long-term cough in cancer patients.

Modern nutrition research has found that the tangerine peel extract from citrus foods such as mandarin oranges has the effects of eliminating toxins, fighting cancer, regulating qi and resolving phlegm, and is of great benefit to cancer patients with cancer toxicity, qi reversal and phlegm stagnation. Therefore, experts recommend that when eating mandarin oranges, don't just eat the tangerine pulp, but also eat the white tangerine peel.

After buying and eating mandarin oranges, you can collect the peels, dry them, and make tangerine peel. Tangerine peel has the functions of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, drying dampness, regulating qi and calming the mind, and can be used to make various delicious dishes, such as tangerine peel duck, which can not only increase appetite, but also treat symptoms such as chest and abdominal distension, vomiting, coughing and sputum.

In addition, you can also collect orange peels and place them at the bedside. The fragrance of orange peels can calm the mind and help sleep, which is especially beneficial for people with sleep disorders. Cancer patients often experience nausea, vomiting, poor sleep and other side effects during chemotherapy. At this time, if you put some orange peels at the bedside, its volatile oil can help eliminate these symptoms.

Why is the Emperor's Mandarin Orange called the Emperor's Mandarin Orange?

Emperor tangerine is also called tribute tangerine. As for the origin of the name of Emperor tangerine, there is a saying that it is related to Wu Zetian.

According to legend, Wu Zetian once sent ministers to Xinxing to visit the Sixth Patriarch Huineng. Many local gentry gave them tangerines as gifts. When the ministers returned to Beijing, they also presented the tangerines to Wu Zetian. After Wu Zetian tasted one, she praised its juicy and crispy taste. Hence, the tangerines from Xinxing County were given the title of tribute tangerines, and the local gentry called them "Emperor's tangerines."

Precautions for eating mandarin oranges

(1) To meet the vitamin C requirement of each person every day, eating 100 to 300 grams of oranges is sufficient. Eating too much citrus fruits such as mandarin oranges can cause dysfunction of the body. If you consume too much at one time, you may suffer from "carotenemia". Do not overeat.

(2) Mandarin oranges are rich in fruit acid. Eating them on an empty stomach will cause adverse stimulation to the gastrointestinal mucosa. People with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much. Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers should pay special attention.

(3) Mandarin oranges contain very high levels of sugar, so diabetics should be especially careful when eating them. It is recommended that diabetics do not eat more than 3 liang of mandarin oranges a day. If the patient is in a stage of unstable blood sugar control, the amount of food consumed should be reduced.