Introduction
In India, orange is cultivated on a large scale in Nagpur and Jhalawar. Orange is cold, energy booster, acid, sweet, tasty, sour-sweet, diuretic (frequent urination), appetite enhancer (increase in appetite). It is consumed the most in summer. Orange is a popular fruit. Orange contains vitamins A, B and C and calcium. It is very beneficial in digestion. Orange cleanses the blood. Orange juice or marmalade made from it is more nutritious. Orange is a fruit that gives happiness to the body and mind. Orange can be eaten during fasting and in all diseases. A person whose digestive power (process of digesting food) is poor should be given orange juice mixed with 3 times water. Orange is most beneficial when consumed in the morning on an empty stomach or 5 hours after eating food. It is appropriate for a person to consume only 1 or 2 oranges at a time. Oranges are rich in vitamin C. The amount of vitamin C required by a person is fulfilled by eating one orange daily. Properties Oranges contain a wonderful mixture of vitamin C and D. It ripens on the tree itself due to the combination of sunlight and air. Oranges increase immunity. It contains glucose and dextol, two such elements that are full of life-giving power. Therefore, oranges not only bring freshness to the patient's body but are also beneficial for many diseases. Orange juice contains abundant amounts of soluble glucose, fructose, sucrose and organic acids. It is considered as a nutritious food because it contains vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin A, minerals, some amount of nutritious substances and other nutrients. Giving orange juice to a patient suffering from fever gives peace and strength. The complaint of dry mouth and thirst is removed. Dryness does not increase in the body. Its juice can be drunk several times a day. Many experiments have been done on its juice diet during fasting to purify the blood. It is said to be a body purifier and worthy of being included in the diet regularly. Orange has 23 health enhancing properties. Europeans consider it very useful and call it Golden Apple. Pregnant women should drink 1 glass of orange juice daily during pregnancy, it gives birth to a fair-skinned child. Along with this, it helps in preventing vomiting in pregnant women. For a patient, orange juice works as water, medicine and diet. It prevents the increasing heat of the stomach and improves the taste of the mouth. Treatment of various diseases 1. Small pox marks: Dry and grind orange peels. Make a paste by mixing 4 spoons of rose water and apply it on the face daily to lighten the small pox marks. 2. For long life: Drinking 1 glass of orange juice daily increases the lifespan of a person. 3. Anemia: Drinking orange juice daily is very beneficial in diseases like anemia, pyorrhea, burning sensation in eyes, skin diseases, burning sensation in hands and feet etc. 4. Indigestion: Indigestion patients should heat orange juice and mix black salt and dry ginger powder in it. This drink works as a panacea in stomach diseases. 5. Diabetes: Orange can be given to diabetic patients. Its juice is very useful and effective in mental stress, high blood pressure, summer diseases, indigestion (loss of appetite), constipation etc. Dry the orange peels in the shade and grind them. Then boil 4 spoons of this powder in 1 glass of water, filter it and drink it daily. It is beneficial in diabetes. 6. Children's diseases: Giving orange juice to small children strengthens their body and purifies the blood. Bones become strong and skin remains healthy. 7. Pyorrhea: Consuming orange juice with cow's milk is very beneficial in pyorrhea, weak digestion, weakness, insomnia, chronic cough, eye diseases, vomiting, stones, liver diseases. Orange has amazing ability to cure heart diseases, Vata disorders and stomach diseases. Eating orange daily is beneficial in pyorrhea. Dry orange peels in shade and grind them and brush your teeth with it daily. This cures pyorrhea and strengthens teeth. 8. Constipation: People who suffer from constipation should drink orange juice daily for a few days. Eating orange after meals and before going to bed prevents constipation. Drinking orange juice in breakfast for a few days helps in passing stool naturally. It improves digestion. 9. Influenza: In some parts of the world, it is believed that if influenza is occurring or spreading as an epidemic, then consuming oranges can help in avoiding it. Oranges are beneficial even when you have flu. If you have influenza, eat only oranges and drink warm water. 10. Kidney diseases: Kidney diseases are cured by eating 1-2 oranges in the morning before breakfast and then drinking hot water or orange juice. Orange is beneficial in keeping the kidney healthy. Apple and grapes also provide similar benefits. Fruit juice on an empty stomach in the morning is beneficial to keep the kidney healthy. 11. Cold and cough: In case of cold or cough, drinking orange juice with cold water in summer and with hot water in winter is beneficial. 12. Cold: Drinking 1 glass of orange juice is beneficial in case of cough or cold. You can add salt or sugar candy to it for taste. Drinking orange juice with hot water in winter and with cold water in summer gives relief in case of cold. Cut 1 orange into small pieces and boil it in 1 glass of water. When half the water is left after boiling, filter it and drink it in the morning and evening to get relief from cold. Drinking decoction of orange peels cures cold. 13. Protection of children from cold: By giving sweet orange juice to children daily, no disease occurs in winter season. It is beneficial for children who drink milk. It also increases strength in the body. 14. Nutritious food for children: Mix 1 part of sweet orange juice in the milk you give to the child. It is a nutritious drink for children. It also increases body weight. 15. Food for pregnant women: If a pregnant woman is fed 2 oranges every day during her pregnancy, the child born will be beautiful. 16. Getting rid of alcohol: Consuming orange juice before breakfast in the morning reduces the desire to drink alcohol. 17. Thirst: Consuming orange reduces thirst when you feel very thirsty. Eating orange reduces thirst when you feel very thirsty. 18. Strength booster: If a weak person keeps drinking 1 glass of orange juice every morning and afternoon for a few weeks, his body gets strengthened. Orange juice is very beneficial for weak children who drink milk from a bottle. 19. Pimples: Grinding dry orange peels and applying it on the face removes pimples from the face. 20. Jaundice: Consuming oranges every day provides great relief in jaundice. 21. Malaria: Boil the peels of 2 oranges in 2 cups of water. When half the boiling water remains, filter it and drink it hot. Malaria gets cured in a few days. 22. Chest diseases: Consumption of oranges is very beneficial in all diseases of heart, TB, breathing and chest. 23. Asthma or breathing disease: Drinking orange juice mixed with honey gives relief to heart patients. In case of TB, asthma, cold, breathing disease and phlegm, drinking orange juice with a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of honey is very beneficial for health. 24. For fever: Eating oranges daily calms fever and thirst and it also increases the interest in eating food.
