Philippine Medicinal Herb

Sour orange/Dalandan

Philippine Medicinal herb Sour orange/Dalandan

Citrus aurantium (Dalandan) is rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids that have antioxidant and immunoboosting activities.Two particular flavonoids, naringenin and hesperetin, were reported to have anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic acivities. They also help regulate glucose and lipid metabolism. Dalandan’s limonene content possesses gastroprotective properties. Dalandan essential oil has antimicrobial, anxiolytic, sedative, and gastroprotective properties.

OTHER NAMES: Sour orange, Bitter orange, Cajel, Kahel

Other Traditional Medicinal Uses
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Immunobooster
  • Antiseptic
  • Antibacterial
  • Antifungal
  • Antiviral
  • Appetite suppressant
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Improves liver function
  • Helps lower cholesterol
  • Helps regulate menstrual cycle
  • Helps alleviate asthma
  • Cough and cold remedy
  • Relieves muscle pain, swelling, and rheumatism
  • Relieves nausea and vomiting
  • Astringent
  • For indigestion
  • For insomnia and anxiety
  • Carminative
  • Anti-aging
  • Good for the skin and hair
  • Anti-cancer

REFERENCES
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  • http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-908-sweet%20orange.aspx?activeingredientid=908&activeingredientname=sweet%20orange
  • http://www.aimhigh.ph/6-amazing-health-benefits-of-dalandan-citrus-aurantium/
  • https://herbalremedies.knoji.com/orange-medicinal-properties-cough-stress-and-nervousness-remedy/
  • http://www.stuartxchange.com/Dalandan
  • http://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/557966/super-fruits-your-health