MANDARIN ORANGE FRUIT IS GOOD FOR THE STOMACH, INTESTINES AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO

Mandarin orange belongs to the citrus group, a small tree usually thornless. The leaves are lance-like, petioles nearly wingless. The fruit are orang- yellow in colour, globose or round. The skin is somewhat rough and thick but easily removed.

Medicinal use:

• Thickening of arterial wall, weakness of the eyes, painful inflamed joints, rheumatism, kidney and bladderstone, different kinds of tumours, cysts and crystallized uric acid.
• Strengthens the bones.
• Good for the stomach, intestines and the nervous system.
• Increases muscle tone.
• For scurvy, inflamed nerves and infections.

How to use:
The ripe fruit is consumed.

Parts used:
The ripe fruit.

Dose:
As indicated above.