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Orange
There are 4 varieties of orange trees that can live up to one hundred years of age. It has shiny, dark green leaves and sweetly fragrant white flowers. It likes warmer climates with plenty of sun and damp nutrient soils.

Oranges contain antioxidants that help protect your health, it a great source for the following Vitamin C, Vitamin A, B6, B12, E, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Fatty acids, Folic Acid, Iron, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Sodium, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and 12 amino acids from Tryptophan, Cystine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Methionine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Histidine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline, Serine, and Pectin (a Soluble Fiber). 

Medical Uses
Flu prevention, Immune system enhancer, and health tonic properties: It has similar vitamin, acids, and trace elements make up to that of other citrus fruits, especially the grapefruit.

1 glass of freshly juiced orange will give you all the daily-recommended dosage of ‘Vitamin C’. Mixed with other fruit juices it can be a stronger health tonic and immune system booster. 

Constipation reducing and regular bowel movement promoter: Eating a whole orange daily 30 minutes after the main meal will aid digestion and improve bowel movements with the increased fibrous content.

Increase calcium absorption and vein repair, reduce strokes, improve vision, slow aging: ½ to 1 glass of pure orange juice first thing on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast or lunch. Rich in antioxidants the orange is said to aid healing and slow aging.

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