Orange (Guan Zi) is a commonly consumed fruit in China for centuries for its health benefits. From sweet to acid flavor, and fresh, it acts on the lung, stomach and bladder meridians.

The orange is an excellent fruit to rehydrate, moisten, and urinate. By its ability to generate organic liquids, it is particularly thirst-quenching. However, Chinese medicine does not attribute to orange any stimulating virtues or ability to strengthen immunity.

It should be consumed in moderation because it can tire the digestive system, and its acidity hinders the proper digestion of starchy foods and legumes. In particular, it should be avoided when you have a “spleen void”.