CITRUS RETICULATA

CITRUS RETICULATA, FAM RUTACEAE, TANGERINE FRUIT, MANDARINA

English

CHARACTERISTICS

It is a small tree measuring 2 to 5 meters depending on the variety and the geographical area where it grows.

USAGE

The most common use is the consumption of its juice as a refreshing drink.

MEDICINAL USAGES

The tangerine fruit has a high level of nutrients that protect against heart conditions, infections, anemia, allergies, diabetes and several types of cancer. Helps fight bad cholesterol, constipation, high blood pressure, dehydration, obesity and stress.
Its pulp and its peels and even its seeds are widely used for these purposes. A liquor is also made from this fruit.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Se trata de un árbol pequeño de 2 a 5 metros dependiendo de la variedad y de la zona geográfica donde crece.

USOS

El uso más común es el consumo de su jugo como bebida refrescante.

USOS MEDICINALES

El fruto de la mandarina presenta un alto nivel de nutrientes que protegen contra afecciones cardiacas, infecciones, anemias, alergias, diabetes y varios tipos de cáncer. Ayuda a combatir el colesterol malo, el estreñimiento, la presión arterial alta, la deshidratación, la obesidad y el estrés.

Es muy utilizada tanto su pulpa como sus cáscaras y hasta sus semillas con estos fines. También se elabora un licor a partir de esta fruta.

 

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