Orange zest. Orange orange and its fruits

Orange is not a familiar fruit for us, although there are synonyms for the name: Bigaradia and Chinotto. For a person who has never encountered this fruit, it can be described as a mixture of unripe tangerine and lemon, a kind of bitter orange, which in appearance and smell is very reminiscent of it. This fruit is very useful, it is actively used in folk medicine for the treatment and prevention of diseases. In the homeland of the orange, it is loved and respected no less than other citrus fruits.

Description and places where orange blossom grows

Pomeranian, what is it? This is a citrus fruit, a cross between a pomelo and a tangerine. A spreading, evergreen tree, with an average height of 3 m (rarely the height can reach 10 m), a tree whose branches grow long and thin spines. The leaves are elliptical in shape, alternate in nature, petiolate, shiny and leathery, localization of essential oils is clearly visible on the surface. The leaves have an unusual color, their top is bright green, and the bottom is pastel, but also green. Orange blossoms bloom in May, less often in April; the flowers are large, about 3 cm in diameter, with a pleasant aroma. These very fragrant flowers can be located on the branches either singly or in inflorescences of 3-6 pieces. Even marmalade is made from the essential oil obtained from orange flowers.

And the bitter orange itself is the fruit of this tree. This fruit round shape, slightly flattened, like, and an inexperienced person can easily confuse these two citrus fruits. The similarity is not only in shape, the peel of this fruit is very uneven, hilly and thick, and is very easy to peel. The color of the fruit is bright orange and the average size about 6 cm in diameter. This is exactly what some varieties of tangerine look like. But there is a significant difference: orange has a noticeably stronger aroma, and this is due to the high content of essential oils. The fruit tastes sour and slightly bitter, like all citrus fruits; the pulp is divided into slices.

The bitter orange grows in Southeast Asia, and India is considered its homeland. Today, oranges are bred not only there, but also in the Mediterranean region and even in the Caucasus. This plant is like some species lemon trees, can be grown at home. At home, the orange will not be taller than one meter. The plant can withstand temperatures from +6⁰С to +46⁰С, so in summer the pot can be taken outside without fear. The fruit is not cultivated in Russia, but in the south of the country it is often grown at home, in pots.

Composition and medicinal properties of bitter orange

For a person who has not tried this fruit and after studying its taste, the question may quite reasonably arise: why eat bitter orange? Everything is very simple, the orange fruit is loved and respected for its benefits to the human body.

The composition of this fruit is unique in its vitamins and minerals: glycosides, organic acids, carbohydrates, essential oils (found in leaves, flowers and young shoots). The oil contains dipentene, camphene, l-linalool, limonene, geraniol, etc.

Energy value of orange per 100 g: 53 kcal, nutritional value:

proteins – 081 g,
fats – 0.31 g,
carbohydrates – 11.54 g.

Medicinal properties:

The fruit is an assistant in the fight against insomnia and nervous disorders. Helps with panic attacks, their consequences in the form of tachycardia, as well as with depression and stress.
The fruit is effective for headaches and cerebral vascular activity
Very good for normalizing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, combats intestinal lethargy. Improves appetite, restores intestinal function.
Peel oil shows itself excellently in the fight against ARVI, is especially effective in treating coughs, and is an excellent expectorant. With a strong, expectorating cough, they will help relieve chest pain.
Most best antiseptic. Heals wounds and prevents bleeding. Orange juice will help cope with sore throat, laryngitis, and other throat diseases.
Normalizes heart function, strengthens the heart muscle.
Orange oil is a very effective aromatherapy product. It has a calming effect, elevates mood, relieves exhaustion, relieves stress, helps you relax and have a good rest.
This fruit is capable of generating vitamin D in the human body.
Orange is almost a panacea for all diseases; the fruit can stop the onset of old age. By consuming orange oil, youth can be extended and at the same time the symptoms of atherosclerosis can be treated or prevented.

Application of the fruit

Orange is an amazing fruit, it is ready to help in the treatment of diseases, everything in it is useful, from a leaf to a flower. That's not all amazing facts, this fruit is used in various industries and spheres of life.

Bitter orange is often added in cooking, but since this bitter orange is not edible, only the zest is used. It is dried in the sun and then used to prepare various dishes. Most often, this aromatic “seasoning” is added when preparing desserts. Orange peel is excellent when added to batters and in making creams. Moreover, in addition to the wonderful aroma, when added to a moist environment (raw dough, cream, cottage cheese, ice cream), a unique pastel yellow color appears.

The peels are used to make candied fruits, dried and sprinkled with sugar, eaten as a dessert on their own or used to decorate cakes. Thanks to the wonderful citrus smell, the zest is also used to make compotes, jellies, tinctures, add to cocktails, and even make jams and make tea. Orange oil is used to create perfumes. Made from the zest medicinal tinctures which are used in folk medicine.

In addition to desserts, the zest of the fruit works well in main dishes. Orange gives meat a refreshing citrus aroma. It reveals itself best in poultry and is excellent as a seasoning for creating sauces. The skin of the fruit is also good with fish.

Orange extract

Orange extract is used in alternative medicine. It can often be seen as part of dietary supplements. It is actively used as an aromatic and flavoring additive in the preparation of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. Bitter orange extract is called synephrine, which at one time came to replace what was banned in sports nutrition ephedrine.

Due to its antiseptic and anti-aging properties, synephrine is often used in cosmetic medicine. Used to create anti-aging creams, as well as nourishing and moisturizing creams. Orange extract in cosmetology is also used as a flavoring agent in shower and bath products, and in the manufacture of anti-cellulite creams and scrubs.

This component has also found application in the production of pharmaceutical products. Synephrine is used in the manufacture of capsules, pills and even medicinal powder preparations.

Is it possible to lose weight with bitter orange?

Bitter orange extract is used to combat extra pounds. Synephrine is found in a huge number of dietary supplements, and in some it is the only component. It has a fat-burning effect, and also dulls the feeling of hunger and helps speed up metabolism.

To lose weight, you don’t always need to purchase and use dietary supplements, and since you can’t buy the fruit itself in our region, there are two options. First, it's easy to buy small tree and grow oranges at home. The second method is simpler, you can simply buy dried fruit, its zest, candied fruits or essential oil. For the treatment of such a systemic disease as obesity, any components of the fetus are suitable.

Fresh fruits; when losing weight, you can eat its fresh zest or use the juice to make homemade drinks. If it is a dried fruit, you can add it to food, meat or fish when cooking.

Precautions, contraindications

Very bitter orange healthy fruit, but you shouldn’t abuse it and increase the dosage. It has no direct contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance to the citrus fruit itself or its components. However, if consumed in excess, it can cause allergic reactions and cause severe headaches.

Before using an essential oil as an antiseptic for external use, it is worth testing. To do this, place a drop of oil on the back of your forearm, rub and wait a couple of minutes. If an allergic reaction does not occur, you can use the oil for its intended purpose without fear.

And during lactation, you should not use fruits or other components of the orange fruit for the treatment or prevention of diseases. You should never self-medicate; before using this or that drug as a treatment, you should always consult a doctor first.

The orange tree is an evergreen plant with a small height (2-10 meters). It belongs to the genus of citrus fruits and has quite long and thin branches. The orange differs from other representatives of this species by the presence of rather long, sharp spines. Natural habitat oranges are the Himalayan mountains. Although it is grown by residents of the Mediterranean countries, the Caucasus and Latin America.

The main value of orange

What does an orange tree look like? What it is? This plant everyone knows it thanks to its main value - fruits. They are berry-shaped, orange in color and slightly flattened in shape.

In their appearance There are many similarities with tangerines or medium-sized oranges. It doesn't take much effort to separate the skin from the fruit. Underneath there are 12 lobules with yellow grooved seeds. They are quite bitter and inedible, reaching 6-7 cm in diameter.

No less famous are the white flowers of orange blossom. They are called "orange blossom". They have found their application in pharmaceuticals and perfumery.

Fruits and their uses

In the world, the orange tree is also called sour or bitter orange, Seville orange, bigaradia. Its peel consists of glycosides, carbohydrates, and essential oils. The neroli type of essential oil of the fruit, consisting of camphene, myrcene, anthranilic acid methyl ester, limonene, geraniol, and linalool, has a fairly high price. Thanks to these components, it has wonderful aromatic and beneficial properties.

This fruit is not usually eaten in fresh. But its unusual taste characteristics and aromatic properties have found wide application in cooking. In particular, they are used for making candied fruits, marmalade, and additives to a wide variety of sauces and drinks. Only the skin of the fruit is involved in all these processes. orange tree, containing most of the beneficial and aromatic essential oil. Their pulp is not used.

Avicenna also used citrus tree. He devoted some of his works to describing their benefits.

Properties of bitter orange

It is no coincidence that the orange tree is so widespread and popular all over the world. It has big amount useful properties. These include:

anti-inflammatory effect;
use in the fight against rheumatism;
calming properties used to treat depression, apathy, and depression;
rejuvenating effect of fruits;
helping to improve digestion and increase appetite;
choleretic effect;
positive effect on heart function.

Thanks to its antiseptic, antispasmodic and laxative properties, orange peel helps accelerate the treatment of colds and respiratory diseases. This fruit is capable of removing Orange grains are a kind of antidote for poisonous bites different types insects and snakes.

Orange flowers

An orange tree whose flowers have a charming White color, was quite popular in the Middle Ages. Many nationalities used them to decorate the bride's hair or decorate the wedding dress. They were a symbol of tenderness, purity, youth. Only in the middle of the twentieth century did the fashion for orange flowers begin to fade. Calla lilies and roses began to be used instead.

During the fashion for greenhouse plants, the orange tree was popular. It was specially planted in a large box so that it could be brought indoors during the cold season. The most famous bitter orange is the one planted by Charles III's wife Eleanor de Castille.

The delicate aroma, in which light notes of jasmine and honey are felt, has found its application in perfumery. Even today it is used to create perfumes. But relatively recently, during the Renaissance, only noble ladies could use this kind of perfume. This is due to the high cost of these fragrant flowers.

Light orange oil has been used by cooks in their work since ancient times. Pharmacists did not ignore him.

It was used to cure the plague. IN modern world Medicine uses it to treat other ailments.

Neroli

The essential oil that is extracted from orange flowers is called neroli. Its main beneficial properties include:

beneficial effect on nervous system(treatment of depression, stress, insomnia);
antimicrobial and antiviral properties;
helps get rid of a variety of dermatological diseases, scars and cicatrices;
strengthens the immune system;
is a rehabilitation tool used after various types of operations.

Oranienbaum

In German, orange tree is Oranienbaum. Also called a small town that is located nearby Gulf of Finland. It is still not known exactly what history the name of the tree has. Each city in Rus' received its own coat of arms in 1785. The orange tree became the coat of arms of Oranienbaum.

One of the versions of the origin of the city’s name says that a whole greenhouse of orange trees was found at its location. Above each was the German version of the name "oranienbaum". This find got people very interested. Therefore, the orange tree, a photo of which can be seen on all brochures and photographs of Oranienbaum, began to symbolize this city.

Cosmetological use of orange oil

Essential is considered a fairly effective anti-aging cosmetic product. Therefore, it has a fairly wide scope of application. Its main effects include:

reduction of pores;
smoothing wrinkles;
elimination of stretch marks and stress spots;
help with dermatosis and eczema.

It can be used for any skin type. Its calming, vasodilating and antiseptic effect helps to quickly remove various irritations.

Since the concentration level of neroli oil exceeds analogues, before using it you need to do a sensitivity test. This will help prevent the occurrence of an allergic reaction. Also, its relaxing functions are contraindicated in cases where there is a need for clear head and quick response.

Like other types of cosmetic and medicines, neroli has its contraindications. It is not recommended to apply it to the skin before taking it sunbathing. You should also check for individual intolerance to components.

All fewer secrets conceals an orange tree. Almost everyone knows what it is and what it is used for. Its flowers and fruits are becoming more accessible, and products made from them are widely popular in the world.

It is also called Chinotto or Bigaradia - it is a woody evergreen plant belonging to the Rutaceae family, a species of the Citrus genus. It is considered a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin.

The plant is not very tall tree, reaching in rare cases 10 meters in height (usually up to 3 meters, and indoor forms are even smaller - about a meter). The branches of orange are sharp, thin and have long spines.

The leaves of this plant are alternate, leathery and shiny. From above they have green color, below – light green with multiple containers of essential oil.

The orange flower is white, 2-3 centimeters in diameter, and very fragrant. Flowers can be arranged either singly or in inflorescences of 3-7 pieces. The plant blooms in April-May.

Orange fruits are spherical berries, flattened at the poles, having a diameter of approximately 6-7 centimeters. The peel of the fruit is thick, bright orange, lumpy and uneven, easily peeled.

Oranges ripen only in November-December. The fruits are very similar to certain varieties of tangerines. It is very difficult for an ignorant person to distinguish between them. But bitter orange smells stronger because it contains more essential oil than mandarin.

The fruit pulp is divided into 10-12 segments. It tastes sour and even slightly bitter. Its wild form has not yet been found. But the origin of this plant is known - Southeast Asia. For a long time, orange has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region, the Caucasus, and also on certain islands in the West Indies. It can also be grown in decorative purposes

like a houseplant.

How to choose

First you need to inspect the peel - the color of the orange should be bright and uniform, which indicates the ripeness of the fruit.

The skin of a good orange should be smooth and have small red flecks.

For those who plan to use the peel for medicinal purposes or cooking, be sure to thoroughly wash it to remove any possible chemicals. Typically, the peel using them looks shiny and polished.

How to store

IN normal conditions At normal temperatures, bitter orange can last for a week. The fruit can be kept in the refrigerator a little longer - several weeks, it all depends on its maturity. It can also be stored in cold, dry places, such as a cellar.

From time to time it is necessary to monitor the condition of the fruits. If there are signs on the surface of the orange soft spots– cannot be stored further. Make sure that moisture and condensation do not appear - in this case, wipe the fruit with a towel.

You can also store dried orange peel, which, after drying, can be poured into a jar with a lid and stored in a dark place.

In cooking

Fresh bitter orange is considered inedible and is valued mainly for its zest. The peel is quite easy to separate from the fruit; you just need to cut it into 4 parts. It is worth drying the zest by spreading it in a thin layer on any flat plate for 2-3 days at room temperature, turning it over every day. It is considered ready when it becomes brittle.

Orange zest is used to make desserts. It is also often added to ice cream. For this dessert you need to take orange zest and juice, cream and sugar. All this needs to be beaten with a mixer and sent for freezing.

In addition, dried and crushed bitter orange peels are added to confectionery and a variety of sweet dishes: muffins, Easter cakes, and pastries. The zest will add a bitter citrus flavor to creams for pastries and cakes, and curd desserts.

It is worth noting that when it comes into contact with the white wet surface of products, for example, such as cottage cheese or rice, the zest of the fruit instantly turns it into a bright light yellow hue.

Candied rinds are also used as a decoration for sweet holiday dishes or consumed as an independent dessert. In addition, ground orange peel is often added to drinks (jelly, compotes) or jam.

As a flavoring agent, the peel is added to meat gravies to give dishes a fresh citrus taste. Ground zest goes well with fish: it is added to fillings and fish dishes. The citrus taste of bitter orange goes well with a variety of meat dishes, and it goes especially well with poultry.

Remember that all types of zest belong to “weak” or “soft” spices, which means that you can eat several grams of it.

Today, essential oils are obtained from the leaves and flowers of bitter orange - petitgrain and neroli, respectively, which are used for making marmalades, flavoring sweets and liqueurs.

Calorie content

The calorie content of bitter orange is 53 kcal. If we take into account that mainly only orange peel is eaten, then this amount of calories per 100 grams of product will not harm in any way even those who are on a diet.

Nutritional value per 100 grams:

Useful properties of bitter orange

Composition and presence of nutrients

Orange fruits contain organic acids (malic, citric, gallic, salicylic), carbohydrates, glycosides (isohesperidin, hesperidin, etc.), which are substances with P-vitamin activity.

The leaves, branches, as well as young stems and unripe orange fruits contain petitgrain essential oil. The yield of essential oil from flowers is 0.1-0.2%, from skin – 1.2-2% (on wet weight). The oil contains camphene, dipentene, β-pinene, L-linalool, nerol, D-α-terpineol, sesquiterpenes, geraniol.

The oil from the peel is similar in smell to lemon, and in properties and composition - to orange. This oil contained α-limonene (97-98%), ocimene, α-pinene, myrcene, D-camphene, terpineol, D-linalool, farnesol, nerol, nerolidol and other compounds.

The essential oil obtained from flowers (neroli) has a very pleasant smell. It contains esters of geraniol and linalool, limonene, as well as anthranilic acid methyl ester, which gives the oil a delicate aroma.

Essential orange oil from the peel of the ripe fruit contains limonene, myrcene, γ-terpinene, α- and β-pinenes, phellandrene, camphene and other substances.

The essential oil obtained from unripe fruits, like the fresh flower product, is produced using steam distillation or enfleurage (fatty oil extraction). Essential oil from orange peel is obtained by pressing without heating.

Useful and healing properties

In ancient times, when artificial flavors were not yet known, dried orange peel was considered an exquisite delicacy that few could afford.

Now the crushed peel is infused with vodka or alcohol, thus obtaining good remedy to increase appetite. In a number of countries, orange vodka is especially popular because it does not cause a hangover.

The peel of orange fruit strengthens the muscles of the stomach and heart.

To do this, you need to dry it and crush it in a mortar. 10 grams of this ready-made powder should be taken with water. Thanks to this medicine, cardiac arrhythmia and vomiting will go away.

Orange is also valued for its cleansing properties. It has strong lymphatic drainage properties and eliminates the causes of atherosclerosis.

The antispasmodic properties of the fruit successfully cope with attacks of headaches, migraines, and muscle cramps. For headaches, it is recommended to prepare an ointment based on orange blossom. To do this, the crushed peel is mixed with vinegar. The finished ointment should be applied to the temples. Orange also has weak anticoagulant properties, reducing blood clotting time and preventing the formation of blood clots.

Orange also has a choleretic, antiseptic and analgesic effect, providing anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic effects on human body. If you consume bitter orange, you can achieve faster regeneration of any tissue, strengthen memory, and cure dry cough. The antispasmodic, diaphoretic and laxative properties of bitter orange have long been known. The seeds of this plant are used for chest pain, in the treatment of inflammation of the testicles and hernia.

Orange fruits are squeezed juice, which has excellent bactericidal properties. They are advised to gargle for laryngitis, sore throat and other colds. If your nose bleeds, then a swab moistened with orange juice is pushed shallowly into the nose.

The antifungal property of the fruit is also known.

Orange oil― one of the components in the treatment of fungi and oral mucosa. As part of a toothpaste with a complex of herbal and fruit extracts, orange oil helps destroy bacteria and is also effective in preventing gum disease. It is also used to treat skin infections: fungal infections, mycosis of the skin, ringworm.

Thanks to synephrine, which has a good adrenergic effect, bitter orange is included in weight loss medications. Being a beta-adrenergic receptor agonist and having a general stimulating effect on the body, synephrine increases blood pressure and frequency. heart contractions, enhances the thermic effect of food, and therefore should promote weight loss. However, the effectiveness of taking such drugs has not yet been proven.

In Arab countries, bitter orange has been used since ancient times as an antidepressant.

It was believed that it tones, calms and improves mood.

The aromas of this fruit are especially recommended for women: the oil improves the psycho-emotional state and awakens sensuality. Orange oil is widely used to relieve increased nervous excitability, attacks of neurasthenia and anxiety, loss of appetite and sleep disorders. Prepared for insomnia

collection with orange flowers

. To do this, take 10 grams of valerian root, the same amount of hop leaves and lemon balm. Add 10 grams of orange flowers to the resulting mixture and mix. Next, take about 2 teaspoons of this mixture and pour a glass of boiling water. Place this mixture on the fire for 5 minutes, covered with a lid.

You need to take one cup of this tea warm in the evening.

If desired, you can add a little honey to the tea.

In the cosmetics industry, bitter orange is used to make lotions, creams, deodorants, as well as a variety of hair products and as a bath additive. In perfumery, the smell of this fruit is the basis for a wide variety of perfumes.

Shampoos and balms made with orange oil can help eliminate problems with dandruff and hair loss, itching and irritation of the scalp, dryness and weakness of hair after chemical and thermal exposure (coloring, curling, prolonged exposure to the sun).

Bitter orange is used as a powerful anti-cellulite agent. Its dry extract helps speed up the process of fat breakdown, improving microcirculation and metabolism in areas where there is cellulite, as well as increasing skin elasticity.

Restores orange and elasticity of the skin, tones, eliminates acne, shrinks pores, and actively fights blackheads.

Oil from these fruits is used in rejuvenation programs, and orange blossom is also used to care for damaged and dry skin. The orange tree is native to Southeast Asia

, but it is also grown in Mediterranean countries, the Caucasus, and Latin America. Orange is a short tree (height can be 2-10 m). Its branches are long and thin, covered with thorns. Belongs to the citrus family. The color of the leaves is green.

The main value of the tree is its berry-like orange-colored fruits, which have a slightly flattened shape. In appearance they look like a tangerine or a medium-sized orange. The skin is easily separated from the fruit, and the fruit itself consists of 12 segments with grooved yellowish seeds. The taste of the fruit is bitter and sour. The orange tree is also known for its white flowers, which have beautiful name

“orange blossom”, and used in pharmaceuticals and perfumery.

Fruit

Bigaradia is not eaten fresh, but its unusual taste and wonderful smell excite the imagination of chefs, who prepare candied fruits and marmalade from the fruit, and add them to various drinks and sauces. In this case, it is not the pulp itself that is used, but only the skin, which contains large quantities healthy and fragrant essential oil.

Avicenna used orange fruits and described their benefits in his works.

Properties of bitter orange

It is no coincidence that bigaradia is widely popular. Bitter orange has many beneficial properties:

Has an anti-inflammatory effect;
Useful in the treatment of rheumatism;
It has a calming effect on the nervous system and is used to combat depression, apathy, and depression;
The fruits have a rejuvenating effect;
Bigaradia is useful for the gastrointestinal tract - improves digestion, increases appetite, and has a choleretic effect;
Has a beneficial effect on the heart.

In addition, orange peel has antiseptic, antispasmodic, laxative properties, and is excellent in helping to overcome colds and respiratory diseases. Men may be interested in the properties of bitter orange because the fruit is used to relieve inflammation of the testicles.

Bigaradia grains are used as an antidote for bites of poisonous insects and snakes.

Application of fruits

Here are a few recipes that you can use to prepare your own medicines for various ailments.

For headaches. Dry the skin of the fruit, grind it into powder in a mortar, and combine it with vinegar. The mixture should have the consistency of an ointment. We apply it to a gauze bandage and apply it to the temple area.

To strengthen the heart muscle and improve stomach function, you can use this remedy. It is necessary to crush the dried peel of the fruit, take 10 g and drink with water. This medicine is also taken for arrhythmia and vomiting.

The composition and properties of the fruit can improve appetite. To do this, we prepare such an infusion. Combine rose hips, centaury and orange peel in equal proportions and brew 1 tsp in a glass of boiling water. collection Let the product sit for 5 minutes, express it, and drink the warm liquid shortly before eating.

To eliminate problems with joints and injuries, vodka is prepared from the peel of bigaradia. Dry skin in the amount of 1 tsp. pour 2 glasses of vodka, let it brew for 2 weeks, then decant. We make compresses with the prepared product and rub problem areas.

Interesting fact. The unripe fruits of the tree are called orange nuts. Their diameter is 5-15 mm. “Nuts” that fall from the tree on their own are used to make alcoholic beverages.

Flowers

In the Middle Ages, beautiful white flowers were very popular. In many countries, they complemented the image of brides, being woven into the hairstyle or as decoration of the outfit. They symbolized tenderness, purity, youth. " Orange blossom boom“in wedding fashion began to decline only in the middle of the 20th century, when calla lilies and roses became more popular.

The magnificent aroma, reminiscent of jasmine with notes of honey, has not been ignored by perfumers - to this day, the essential oil of flowers is used to create perfumes. During the Renaissance, only noble ladies and royalty could afford to use perfume made from white fragrant flowers of the orange tree.

Orange blossom essential oil has been used for a long time in cooking.

Pharmacists also appreciated its properties - the flowers were used to fight the plague epidemic. Today it is also used to combat other ailments.

Neroli

This is the name of the essential oil extracted from flowers taken from the orange tree.

It has the following beneficial properties:

Neroli has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. With its help, they get rid of depression, stress, insomnia, etc.;
Has antimicrobial and antiviral properties;
Allows you to get rid of a number of dermatological diseases, scars, scars;
Strengthens the immune system;
Used for rehabilitation in the postoperative period.

Application of Neuroly

You can use the flowers of the bitter orange tree to make medicine at home.

Sedative. Combine lemon balm leaves (20 g), St. John's wort (10 g), rose hips (5 g), orange blossom (10 g) and 1 tbsp. l. Pour boiling water (100 g) into the resulting mixture. Boil the product for 5 minutes, express. The liquid must be taken 3 times a day in the amount of 1 glass.

Against insomnia. We combine valerian root, hops, lemon balm and orange blossom in equal quantities. Brew 2 tsp in a glass of boiling water. the resulting mixture, heat on the stove for 5 minutes. in a closed container. Shortly before bedtime, the drug is taken in the amount of 1 glass. You can add honey to the decoction, which also has a calming effect.

Oranienbaum

On German The name of the orange tree sounds like Oranienbaum. There is no reliable data explaining the reason why this name was given to a small town located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. In 1785, each city in Rus' was assigned a coat of arms. In the same year, Oranienbaum received a coat of arms in the form of an orange tree.