Traditional Herbs from Citrus × microcarpa
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- Pick 2-4 handfuls of musk lime leaves.
- Boil with 2-4 glasses of water.
- Use the boiled water to compress the patient with a fever.
- The method is to wet a cloth in warm boiled water and then paste it on the patient's forehead.
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- Fresh musk orange fruit washed clean.
- Squeeze with an orange juicer/machine.
- Strain the juice until you get 150 ml of orange juice musk.
- Drink 2 times a day.
What is Citrus × microcarpa Looks like??
Parts of Citrus × microcarpa that could be used
- Leaves
- Bark
- Fruit
- Roots
Citrus × microcarpa Distribution
Kasturi oranges originate from China and are widespread in Southeast Asia (especially Indonesia and the Philippines) to Florida, Panama. The country that currently produces the largest musk orange is the Philippines. Kasturi orange contains high potassium as well as vitamin C. It is generally used as a kitchen spice, cake seasoning, beauty potion and fresh drink which has health benefits. This plant is also often planted as an ornamental plant.Agroecology of Citrus × microcarpa
Grows well in the lowlands on clay to sandy loam soil, soil pH 5.5 - 6.5, well drained and aerated. Likes sun-protected places, rainfall 1,500-2,000 mm/year, humidity 70-80%.
Morphology of Citrus × microcarpa
- Taproot.
- The stem has many branches, thorny.
- Single leaves, oval in shape, tapered at the base and tip of the leaf. The upper surface is dark green, shiny, the lower surface is pale green, aromatic.
- Fruit round, skinned, small, smooth surface, green and turns orange when ripe, oil-porous.
- White flowers, compound, have 5 petals, pistils and stamens in one flower.
Cultivation of Citrus × microcarpa
- Generative (seed) and vegetative propagation (grafting, grafting shoots).
- Before sowing, dry the seeds in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight for 2-3 days until the mucus disappears.
Citrus × microcarpa, more details :
Chemical Content of Citrus × microcarpaFlavonoids, carotenoids, limonin, diosmin, dehydroascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, synepherine, sesquiterpenes-heycaryol, quercetin, steroids, polyphenols, alkaloids.
Benefits of Citrus × microcarpa
Lowers cholesterol levels, helps lose weight and shrink the stomach, maintains healthy skin, relieves coughs, fever, headaches, reduces dandruff in hair, improves the body's immune system, prevents cancer.
Simplisia of Citrus × microcarpa
Information not yet available.
Another Facts for Citrus × microcarpa :
Synonym of Citrus × microcarpa× Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wijnands, Citrus × mitis Blanco, Citrus × mitis f. gekkitsu Hayata
Habitus of Citrus × microcarpa
Bush. Annual shrub, up to 5 m high
Habitat of Citrus × microcarpa
- Mainland
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