What kind of orange is this? Is there a detailed introduction? Such as medicinal efficacy, etc.

Rutaceae belongs to kumquat. Also known as jujube and kumquat. Evergreen shrub. 3 meters high, generally spineless, with green branchlets and many branches when nutrition is sufficient; Leaves lanceolate to oblong, 5-9 cm long, entire, petiole slightly winged; The flowers are small, white and fragrant, with 1-3 axillary flowers, 5 petals, 20-25 stamens and 5 cells. The fruit is oval or obovate, 2.5-3.5 cm long and golden yellow; Japanese kumquat with spherical fruit.

Originated in the southeast coastal provinces of China, especially Guangdong, it has the longest history of planting and eating kumquat and is a veritable hometown of kumquat. In addition, it is also widely planted in South China and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Those who admire their leaves, flowers and fruits, or who make orange cakes specially for fruit production, will be carefully managed after potted and propagated by grafting, and the rootstock will be oranges or citrus seedlings. A kumquat that can bear more than 10 fruit is generally exported to Hong Kong during the Spring Festival and is very popular among Hong Kong people. Its medicinal value is very high.

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Ornamental value

Kumquat fruit is golden, fragrant and lasts for a long time.

It is an excellent fruit-viewing flower. It is not only suitable for potted ornamental and bonsai, but also has sweet and sour taste and various nutritional values. Fruit trees are also planted in the warm land in the south. Potted kumquat is evergreen all the year round, with lush foliage and beautiful trees. Flowers bloom in summer, the color is white and the fragrance is overflowing. In autumn and winter, the fruit is ripe or yellow or red, dotted with green leaves. It can be described as green leaf golden pill, which helps people prosper and has high ornamental value.

Medicinal value

Kumquat is not only beautiful, but also rich in vitamin C, kumquat glycoside and other ingredients, which has a certain effect on maintaining cardiovascular function and preventing arteriosclerosis, hypertension and other diseases. Candied kumquat, as a dietetic health product, can be used to stimulate appetite, drink kumquat juice to quench thirst, and add radish juice and pear juice to cure cough. The specific edible values are as follows:

1, kumquat has a good effect on preventing vascular rupture, reducing capillary fragility and permeability, and slowing down vascular sclerosis;

2. Kumquat can regulate blood pressure in two directions, which is very beneficial to patients with hypertension, arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

3. Kumquat has the functions of promoting qi circulation to relieve depression, promoting digestion and resolving phlegm, and promoting fluid production to relieve hangover;

4, eating kumquat regularly can also enhance the body's cold resistance and prevent colds;

Health function

beauty and skin care

Kumquat can prevent pigmentation, improve skin luster and elasticity, slow down aging and avoid skin relaxation and wrinkles.

Appetizing and promoting fluid production

Kumquat is a dietetic health care product. Candied kumquat can stimulate appetite, and drinking kumquat juice can quench thirst. Adding radish juice and pear juice can cure cough. Kumquat is sweet and warm, and can regulate qi, relieve depression and resolve phlegm.

Prevention of chronic diseases

Kumquat has a certain effect on maintaining cardiovascular function and preventing diseases such as arteriosclerosis and hypertension.

Kumquat edible method

It is best to chew kumquat directly after washing. Kumquat contains vitamin C, and the temperature above 54 degrees will destroy vitamin C, and kumquat peel contains more nutrients than kumquat meat, so it is best to eat the peel and pulp together, or juice, but it will lose plant cellulose.

Eat kumquat raw: kumquat contains a lot of vitamin C, and kumquat peel is also very nutritious. Wash it first, and then chew it in your mouth with a belt.

Fruit black tea: choose several favorite fruits (such as kumquat, apple, pineapple, lemon, etc. ), after cleaning, cut into blocks or thin slices for later use, then put the black tea bag into a pot, add a proper amount of water to boil, turn off the fire after 2-3 minutes, then add the cut fruit, cover and stew for 3-5 minutes, then put it into a bowl and add honey to stir, or put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration.

Sugar-stained kumquat: firstly, clean it, soak it in salt water for about 10 minute, then cut it into 6-7 knives, crush it to remove seeds, put it in a bowl, add appropriate amount of sugar and marinate it for 2-3 days. When the sugar melts into a liquid state (a small amount of cube sugar is also acceptable), put it in a pot and boil it. Then turn to low heat and cook slowly until it becomes sticky. Put it on a plate and eat it after cooling.

Kumquat chicken wings: firstly, take out chicken wings, add a small amount of oil, salt and light soy sauce, and marinate with cooking wine for about 1 hour. Then, wash kumquat, cut it vertically, crush it, heat it in an oil pan, add chicken wings to fry until both sides are golden, add the juice of marinated chicken wings and appropriate amount of water, and stew in kumquat for 5 minutes until the soup is almost collected, and then serve.