Citron Trees

As the name suggests, citron trees are trees that grow citron.

It is included in the tangerine genus and is widely distributed from the Yangtze River basin in China to the Tibetan basin.
It is widely cultivated in Jeollanam-do, Korea, and can be cultivated indoors in the central region.

Academia claims that it has long been planted, raised, and drank as tea, having probably been spread from China.
Since citron trees take a long time to grow on their own, they are sprouted by grafting citron trees onto trifoliate orange trees.

When citron trees are grown in pots for ornamental purposes, only one fruit is left, and the rest are discarded after removing the flowers.
A fairly large citron fruit hangs alone and grows for a long time, and it has its own atmosphere.
There are thorns as sharp as trifoliate oranges, so take caution when handling them.

Contains 3 times more vitamin C than lemons

When the daily temperature range is severe and volatile, many people catch a cold because of the sudden cold weather.
Citrons, which are in season in November and has a sweet taste and delicate scent, are effective against colds, so there is a high demand for them every winter.

Citrons are the best gift for health in the winter, because as the old saying goes, taking a bath in a tub with a floating citron while drinking citron tea during winter solstice keeps the cold away all year round.

Having cool properties, citrons taste sweet and sour.
Citrons not only prevents colds, but in [Dong-uibogam], it quote: “relieves alcohol poisoning and removes bad breath of drunk people” and due to its cool properties, cools the chest and relieves alcohol poisoning.

In addition, [Boncho Gangmok] records that it is "good for stroke caused by cerebrovascular disorders."
This is because it contains more vitamin B, sugar, and protein than other citrus fruits, and it contains hesperedin that protects capillaries, preventing cerebrovascular disorders and stroke.

Containing three times more vitamin C than lemons, they are good for colds and beauty of the skin, and they also contain a lot of organic acids that prevent fatigue.
It also has drainage and excretion properties to send out waste accumulated in the body.
And it has an aromatic stomachic effect, so it is good to use when you have indigestion, nausea, or loss of appetite. It is also good for relieving phlegm and stopping coughs.

Effects of citrons

Preventing and treating colds

Citrons contain a lot of vitamin C and citric acid, which are good for preventing and treating colds.
It has sudorific, fever relieving, and anti-inflammatory effects.
The limonene component in citron also has an antiseptic effect, relieving inflammation of the throat and coughs.

Prevention and treatment of high blood pressure

Limonene and pectin components in citron strengthen capillaries and promote blood circulation, preventing high blood pressure caused by abnormalities in brain blood vessels, and show good drug effects for neuralgia.

Prevention of strokes

A substance called hesperedin in citron also protects capillaries, prevents cerebrovascular disorders, and stabilizes blood pressure, which helps prevent strokes.

Rejuvenating, vigor, and relieving hangovers.

Citron has a high content of citric acid and vitamin C, which relieves stress and helps release digestive fluid to relieve fatigue and restore vigor.
After drinking alcohol, the rich vitamin C in citron helps release the poison quickly.

Supply of calcium and relief of constipation

Compared to other fruits, it is high in calcium, which is very good for bone formation in growing children and osteoporosis in adults, and because the skin is also edible, it is good for preventing constipation due to its fiber content.