Winter calls for a warm cup of Yuja(Yuzu Citron) Tea. Yuja is one of many things that can often be scouted once the weather gets cooler during Korean winters. It’s widely well-known as a health-promoting tea filled with several health benefits for helping people survive the harsh winter season.
The Yuja shape resembles a tangerine but holds a more pungent sour taste than other citrus fruits. It’s typically harvested within a short period between the months of November and December. The fruit has been commonly used for medicinal and edible purposes since ancient times; however, recently, it is also being used in other various ways such as cooking and skin beauty.
For you to be able to get through this season’s winter along on a good foot, make sure to get your hands on some Yuja tea. Here are a few of Yuja's many health benefits to keep in mind.
Prevents Cancer
The host of powerful plant compounds in citron, such as antioxidants and flavonoids, prevent the formation of cancer cells and enhance the body’s ability to combat different types of cancer.
Lowers Blood Pressure
The presence of vitamin C, potassium, and other essential minerals in citron stabilizes blood pressure, improving blood circulation and reducing the strain on arteries. Having Yuja tea or juice lowers the risk of heart disease, atherosclerosis, and stroke and improves heart health.
Boosts Immune System
The amount of vitamin C within Yuja helps boost the immune system and increases white blood cell production, essential for the body's defense mechanism.
Relieves Cough and Cold
Yuja’s main power is bestowed within its rich supply of vitamin C, a vital essential nutrient for boosting the immune system in the body and preventing infections and diseases. Besides alleviating seasonal illnesses of cough, cold, and fever, this large citrus fruit is packed with a potent phytonutrient – hesperidin, which possesses antioxidant, decongestant, and anti-asthmatic properties, to eliminate excess phlegm trapped in the nasal passages, dispel wheezing, and breathing difficulties and vastly improve lung power.
Accelerates Weight Loss
Yuja is inherently low in calories, saturated fats have zero cholesterol, and is high in fiber, making it a perfect concoction for weight loss. Furthermore, this sour fruit is blessed with the bioflavonoid’s linalool, linalyl acetate, which lower inflammation and averts the chronic condition of obesity, aside from comprising the soluble fiber–pectin, B vitamins that enhance gut microbial flora, augment digestion, metabolism and help maintain a healthy body weight.
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