Dalanghita
Scientific names:
Citrus nobilis Lour., Citrus aurantium L.var, bergamina F.-vill., Citrus deliciosa Ten., Citrus madurrensis lour., Citrus nobilis Lour. Var. deliciosa Swingle, Citrus nobilis Lour. Var. papillaris wester, Citrus papillaris Blanco, Citrus reticulate blanco, Citrus webberi wester.
Also known as:
Alsem, darangita, king orange, mandarin orange, naranjita, ransas, sintonis, sinturis, tangerine orange, tison.
Parts used
Fruit and rind
Uses:
Nausea and fainting – squeeze rind near nostrils for patient to inhale.
Active components:
Rind- volatile oil 14-19%, limonene 92% and methyl anthranilic acid methyl ester.
Juice- Citirc acid 0.34-1.2 %, vitamins A, B, and C, hesperiden.
Source : national formulary