Little Green Tangerines contain flavonoids in their outer Peel, which possess numerous bio-pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-mutagenic, and antioxidant properties. The essential oil content in Little Green Tangerines is higher than that in fully ripe tangerines, giving them a stronger tangerine aroma. From a medicinal perspective, the green tangerines are more potent than the red ones, with their medicinal properties becoming stronger and more effective over time. They have effects such as tonifying the spleen and stomach, relieving coughs, aiding digestion, removing dampness and heat, cooling the body, delaying aging, alleviating heavy metal toxicity, lowering blood lipids and cholesterol. Consumption can improve chronic pharyngitis and help clear nasal congestion in cases of sinusitis or colds.

The Benefits and Effects of Little Green Tangerine Pu'er Tea

1. Relieves Bronchitis and Asthma

Another component found in Little Green Tangerines is hordenine, which can relax bronchial smooth muscle, constrict blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and stimulate the central nervous system, making it useful for relieving bronchitis and asthma.

2. Refreshes the Mind, Beautifies Skin

The phenolic acids contained in the peel of Little Green Tangerines can kill bacteria, make the body smell pleasant, refresh the mind, and whiten the skin. They also have a cooling effect, nourish the skin, and improve complexion, with particularly noticeable effects on women. Drinking it with tea can refresh the mind and reduce fatigue.

3. Antifungal Activity

Due to the presence of nobiletin in Little Green Tangerines, they exhibit antifungal activity. In vitro, nobiletin can inhibit the proliferation of submalignant tumor cells and the release of histamine from basophilic cells. It also has an inhibitory effect on the contraction of smooth muscles.

4. Antiviral Activity

Citrus plants generally contain limonin, which is present in high amounts in Xin Hui Little Green Tangerines. Limonin possesses antiviral activity and other beneficial biological activities.

5. Lipid-Lowering and Weight Loss

Research abroad has discovered that synephrine mainly functions by oxidizing fat and aiding weight loss. Therefore, synephrine is commonly used as an active ingredient in weight-loss medications.

6. Improves Memory Impairment

It is suitable for benign memory impairment and can significantly improve cognitive function, behavior, and mood in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). It also improves memory impairment caused by dementia and organic brain diseases.

7. Promotes Metabolism

Nobiletin, found in Little Green Tangerine peels, has been shown to have anti-blood cell aggregation, anti-thrombotic, anticancer, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, anticholinesterase, and antiepileptic activities. It is also a promoter of carbohydrate metabolism. The Little Green Tangerine contains nobiletin.

Nutritional Value of Little Green Tangerine Pu'er Tea

Little Green Tangerine tea is rich in volatile fruit oils (limonene) and citric acid, as well as tea polyphenols, Vitamin C, Caffeine, theobromine, catechins, proteins, tannins, tea polysaccharides, vitamin B1, tannic acid, chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin E, amino acids, fiber, flavonoids, limonin, alkaloids, and trace elements. The citric acid in Little Green Tangerine tea has excellent nourishing effects on the skin. The limonene in Little Green Tangerine tea has good expectorant, cough-suppressing, and antibacterial effects.