A REVIEW: PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, MEDICINAL USES AND ECONOMICAL VALUE OF ORANGE PEELS (Citrus sinensis L Osbeck) \- IJCRT.org

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Orange peel offers anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory benefits. Histamines are the chemicals, which causes allergic reactions and it can be prevented due to the compounds present in the Citrus sinensis peels and making them a highly anti-allergic food.
Citrus flavonoids can prevent cancer through selective cytotoxicity, anti-proliferative actions and apoptosis (Elangovan et al., (1994); Hirano et al., (1994)). Flavonoids are anti-mutagenic, thus protect the DNA from damage by their ability to absorb ultraviolet light (Stapleton and Walbot, (1994)). The inhibitory effects of Citrus flavonoids on tumoral development and cell proliferation by rat malignant cells, in cardiac and hepatic tissue of syngenetic rats have been reported (Bracke et al., (1989)). Flavonoids can also protect the DNA by interacting directly with the tumoral agents, as in the induced chromosomal by bleomycin (Heo et al., (1994)).
An additional benefits to diabetics and for those who are up to reducing weight can be provided by orange peels and orange peel extract. This is owing to the fact that Citrus sinensis peels are natural source of pectin, which is a natural fiber decreases the post-meal rise in blood sugar.
Flavonoid called hesperidin are present the in orange peels and possess anti-inflammatory properties.
It is scientifically proven that oranges being rich in vitamins and minerals have many health benefits. Moreover, it is appreciated that other biologically active, non-nutrient compound found in Citrus fruits such as phytochemical antioxidant, soluble and insoluble dietary fibers are known to be helpful in reducing the risk of cancers, many chronic diseases like arthritis, obesity and coronary heart diseases (Crowell, (1999)).
Oranges are also rich in iron, chlorine, manganese, zinc, sodium, phosphorous, iodine, calcium, folic acid, potassium, beta-carotene, amino acids, pectin and fiber. A single orange have about 170 phytonutrients and over 60 flavonoids with anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, blood clot inhibiting and antioxidant properties. All these properties promote overall health (Cha et al., (2001)).
For lowering the level of cardiovascular risk factor, it is necessary. Orange peels have anti-cancer characteristics. The flavonoids present in the orange peel can impede RLIP76 protein. RLIP76 protein is interrelated to obesity and cancer. Orange peel offers anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory benefits.
It is scientifically proven that oranges being rich in vitamins and minerals have many health benefits. Moreover, it is appreciated that other biologically active, non-nutrient compound found in Citrus fruits such as phytochemical antioxidant, soluble and insoluble dietary fibers are known to be helpful in reducing the risk of cancers, many chronic diseases like arthritis, obesity and coronary heart diseases.