Zigui Peach Leaf Orange [Hubei Zigui Specialty]

What is Zigui Peach Leaf Orange? Authentic Hubei Zigui specialty: Zigui Peach Leaf Orange

Summary:Do you want to know what Zigui Peach Leaf Orange is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Zigui, Hubei Province - Zigui Peach Leaf Orange. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Zigui Peach Leaf Orange. The full text takes about 10 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Zigui Peach Leaf Orange and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Zigui Peach Leaf Orange? How did the history of Zigui Peach Leaf Orange come about? The awards and honors of Zigui Peach Leaf Orange, etc

Basic Introduction of Zigui Peach Leaf Orange

Peach Leaf Orange is native to Longjiang Village, Longjiang Township, Zigui County, Hubei Province. In the 1950s, it was selected from mature sweet orange trees.

. Its main characteristics are: tall tree shape, vigorous tree vigor, openness, round head shape; The branches are thick and have short spines; The leaves are lanceolate and narrow like peach leaves, hence the name Peach Leaf Orange. The fruit has a regular shape, nearly circular, with an average weight of 120-150 grams per fruit. The skin is smooth, shiny orange red, and thin, easy to peel off; The flesh is orange yellow and sweet, with juicy residue and soluble solids ranging from 13.5% to 15.5%. The sugar content is 10.5-12.5 grams per 100 milliliters, and the acid content is 0.5-0.7 grams per 100 milliliters, indicating excellent quality. Mature in early November. It is suitable for cultivation in mountainous areas, with more cultivation in Zigui, Hubei, and a lower yield compared to Zhizhen Jin Orange. Taoye Orange has the best quality with Taoye Orange No. 8 and No. 18

1. Reduce capillary fragility. Orange fruits contain hesperidin, which can reduce capillary fragility and prevent microvascular bleeding. And rich vitamins C, P, and organic acids have significant regulatory and inhibitory effects on human metabolism, which can enhance the body's resistance

2. Sweet oranges have the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, promoting the passage of milk, and are a food for treating breast congestion, redness, swelling, and pain

3. Effects on the digestive system Sweet orange peel decoction has the ability to inhibit smooth muscle movement in the gastrointestinal tract (and uterus), thereby providing pain relief, antiemetic, and antidiarrheal effects; The pectin contained in its skin promotes intestinal peristalsis, accelerates the passage of food through the digestive tract, allows fecal lipids and cholecystokinin to be excreted faster with feces, reduces the absorption of exogenous cholecystokinin, prevents gastrointestinal distension and inflation, and promotes digestion<4. Orange peel has the effects of widening the chest, lowering qi, stopping cough, and resolving phlegm on the respiratory system. Experimental results have shown that orange peel contains 0.93% to 1.95% orange peel oil, which is effective in treating chronic bronchitis and easily accepted by patients. The sweet orange fruit contains natatine, which has a cough suppressing effect similar to codeine, and has no central inhibitory effect or carcinogenicity

5. Relieve fish and crab poisoning, sobering up sweet orange flesh and skin can relieve fish and crab poisoning, and have a good sobering effect on those who are drunk and unable to wake up

The fruit is round in shape, with an average weight of about 150g per fruit. It is smooth and orange red in color, with a ring at the navel. The skin is thin and less tender than the meat, with a strong flavor and rich aroma. The soluble solids are generally around 13%, and the highest can reach 16%. It contains 60mg of vitamin C per 100ml and is highly resistant to storage. It matures in late November. This variety was awarded the title of high-quality fruit product by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1989, won the gold medal at the 2nd National Agricultural Expo in 1995, and was awarded the title of famous brand product at the 3rd National Agricultural Expo in 1997. Speaking of its origin, there is also a legendary story with a mysterious color

The peach leaf oranges in Qu Yuan Town are famous worldwide, but they have caused trouble for the local area, with a continuous stream of doorstep buyers. At that time, the annual output of these 8 trees was only 200 kilograms, far from meeting the needs of "related households", let alone foreign customers. Just when local leaders and the masses were at a loss, a fully armed team entered Qu Yuan Town. This was a reinforced platoon of more than 40 people, composed of the Beijing Garrison and Wuhan Garrison, who came to Zigui with Lin Biao's orders to protect the 8 peach leaf oranges in Qu Yuan. This is September 1970. As soon as the team arrived, a cordon was drawn around the tree, and a restricted area was designated within the line. Except for citrus technicians and militia company leaders, no one was allowed to enter. They stood guard during the day and at night, fully armed and heavily guarded. Since then, after the fruits of these 8 trees matured, the troops carried the pre prepared packaging boxes under the trees, picked and packaged them, and immediately transported them to the riverbank. They then used gunboats to transport them out of Xiajiang. It is said that Lin Biao particularly likes to eat peach leaf oranges. Since he sent a team to guard peach leaf oranges, even the local residents and guards couldn't eat them anymore. It was not until the "Lin Biao Incident" that the troops stationed in Qu Yuan Town withdrew from Xiajiang in 1974, and the bustling Xiajiang Ancient Town regained its calmness. The subsequent criticism of Lin and Confucius movement cast a shadow over Qu Yuan's peach leaves and oranges, causing people to no longer dare to eat them or even mention them, turning pets into monsters. Until 1977, Liu Mingqiang, the party branch secretary of Longmaxi Village in Qu Yuan Town, picked 5 boxes of peach leaf oranges and sent them to the regional military division for transfer to the State Council. Two months later, they received a handwritten reply from Hua Guofeng, which read: 'Please do not send gifts to the grassroots - Hua Guofeng'

In 1979, it won the "Peach Leaf Orange Variety Award" for excellent fruit characteristics of citrus in Hubei Province. This variety is abundant in Zigui and Xingshan counties of Yichang, with Zigui being the best