Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Citrus nobilis (commonly known as mandarin orange) is primarily used in traditional medicine systems for a variety of health conditions, including anemia. In ethnobotanical records, various Citrus species—including Citrus nobilis—have been used in different cultures as a food-based remedy to "build blood" or support general health in cases of weakness and pallor, which are symptoms often associated with anemia. The rationale behind this traditional use is largely attributed to the fruit's content of vitamin C, which is known to enhance the absorption of non-heme iron from plant-based foods.

However, direct scientific studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of Citrus nobilis itself for the treatment or support of anemia are lacking. The connection is mainly extrapolated from the general role of vitamin C in iron metabolism. Citrus nobilis, like other citrus fruits, does contain vitamin C, but it does not contain significant amounts of iron on its own. Thus, the traditional use is supported by an understanding of the nutritional synergy between vitamin C and dietary iron, rather than by clinical trials or experimental studies focused on the fruit itself.

In summary, while there is a plausible nutritional basis for the traditional use of Citrus nobilis in supporting anemia, direct scientific validation is limited, and the evidence level is modest, reflecting the general benefits of vitamin C rather than unique properties of this specific citrus fruit.

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