(Maheen Jamshed, Lahore)

Oranges are one of the gift of nature and it is very famous among citrus fruit. This fruit is very tasty and healthy. There are many types of oranges. One of the best types of orange is the one that has loose skin. Such oranges are very [popular in eth sub-continent. Other type of oranges have hard skin and are little sour. Such types are very popular in Europe. This fruit is very good source of calcium. Orange juice is very effective in case of any fever like typhoid and chicken pox. It provides energy to the body in case of fever and facilitates urination. It helps the body to recover from illness. Oranges are also helpful in treating digestion problem. It increases the excretion of harmful substances from the body. Due to the richness of calcium and vitamin c in the fruit it is helpful to teat bones and teeth related problems. One doctor in Chicago has written a report that orange juice is very effective in treating cavities.

Orange juice with honey is very useful for heart related problems. In case of blocked valves, patient should be given orange juice with honey. Similarly in order to treat asthma, flu, cough with mucus, the patient should be given orange juice with salt and honey.  Orange juice is proven to be very effective for treating mucus. Apart from all these, oranges peels are very good for skin. Orange peels are made paste form and applied on acne.

When you feel tired, drink orange juice. A report of prof. carol Johnston from Arizona state university was published in general of American college of nutrition. According to this report, a person will feel fresh if he drinks orange juice when he feels tired. Note that if vitamin c decreases in the body by 30%, a person would feel tired. This is often taken as another disease.