Citrus PlantsDark HistoryScientists Believethat people first became acquainted with citrus fruits two and a half thousand years BC. And maybe even earlier. According to some sources, Eve tempted Adam not with an apple, but with one of the representatives of the citrus family. However, the "dark" fact in the biography did not prevent the fruit family from winning worldwide love. Including ours. Like many overseas curiosities, citrus fruits appeared in Russia thanks to Peter the Great. By his order, greenhouses were built in 1714, where orange and lemon trees were grown. By the way, Pushkin was a big fan of oranges, who spent a lot of money on them: at that time, a kilogram of these fruits cost as much as three sacks of potatoes. The best of the bestOranges are not only the most popular, but also the most useful citrus fruits. And it's not just about vitamin C, but also about other components. They are followed by lemons, grapefruits and tangerines. However, oranges are also leaders in terms of the content of the notorious vitamin C. They have 60 mg per 100 grams! Grapefruits have 45 mg, lemons have 40, and tangerines have even less - 38 mg. But each fruit has its own "hobbyhorse". Grapefruits will help maintain an elegant silhouette. Lemons will protect against atherosclerosis, anemia and colds. Oranges will protect against cardiovascular diseases, cleanse the liver, normalize metabolic processes and intestinal motility. Tangerines will solve digestive problems and help get rid of hiccups. For those who are afraid of allergies, it is useful to know that lemons and grapefruits are the least likely to cause them. Family Honor If you list the names of all the members of the citrus family, the list will be impressive. There are about thirty species alone, not to mention the huge number of hybrids. The most famous representatives are oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons. More exotic ones are lime, kumquat, pomelo, bergamot, bitter orange and others. Not all of them are edible. But many of the inedible ones are used in cosmetology and medicine, others act as aromatic additives, and some play a purely decorative role. Jack of all trades It has been scientifically proven that citrus aromas improve mood and performance, calm the nerves and awaken inspiration, give vigor and help concentrate. And in general, they cause positive emotions in 97% of people. It is not surprising that such a valuable "raw material" has attracted the keenest interest from perfumers. Since ancient times, the main components of perfumes have been orange, lemon, bitter orange, and bergamot oils. They do not go unnoticed even now. Rarely does a perfume not contain these invigorating, fresh notes. But the value of citrus fruits is not only in their smell. Orange extract in Gold Future eye cream, Helena Rubinstein, eliminates dark circles and puffiness. Fruit acids of orange and lemon in Biopure scrub, Biotherm, exfoliate dead skin cells, giving it smoothness and tenderness. And essential oils of grapefruit and orange in Oleo Source emulsion, Biotherm, provide the skin with a matte finish and tighten pores.
