Sour orange/Dalandan
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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
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- http://www.stuartxchange.com/Dalandan
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