Orange ... beyond a fruit!๐๐๐๐๐๐
Many information is handled from Orange: the extremely simple cultivation; Through its seeds we can see leafy orange trees grow. With its citrus flavor, this fruit loaded with Vitamin C, also rich in fiber and other vitamins and minerals is essential for our body.
What do we get out of it? Well the juice, which is 90% water, ideal to complement breakfast, or when we need to hydrate our body to do some sporting activity. Its pulp is juicy, fibrous, protected by a thick resistant shell that allows it to be easily transported in the lunch box and tasted directly at snack time. Excellent ingredient as a dressing of meat, poultry and fish; it is a perfect combination and tasty to the palate. To prepare delicious cocktails and drinks, using orange as the protagonist, either by extracting its juice or with a thin slice as decoration in the glass, its effect is really exorbitant. Useful in the preparation of desserts, jams, salads.
It has properties recognized by our ancestors as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, antidepressant and aphrodisiac. The orange essence oil is also used in the preparation of natural cosmetics such as soaps, body lotions, etc.
Its shell is commonly used as insect repellent and perfumes and / or natural air freshener, for its intense smell indicative of freshness and neatness.
It is also known the popular Orange Festival originated in Spain and Argentina ... consists of an exhibition of fruit, lectures and the classic choice of the "Queen of Orange", significantly favoring tourism in these regions1.
However ... Orange goes beyond the fruit itself.
COLOR: Orange or orange has broad meanings; with only having visual connection with this tonality, the organism vibrates in terms of emotions related to happiness, produces well-being, tranquility and security.
According to Feng Shui, the color Orange represents the second chakra, translated as "sweetness". It is vibrant and happy, therefore it is an excellent option to use in children's playrooms, living room, kitchen or other space where you want to activate good vibes.
The United Nations Organization has also used this tone as part of the "Paint the Orange World" campaign against gender violence, as a symbol of a bright and optimistic future for the female gender.
SYMBOLISM:The orange tree is a symbol of prosperity and happiness. The sound of the Chinese word that designates this fruit is kum that phonetically means also gold. Its golden color symbolizes abundance and wealth2.
According to astrological beliefs, they recommend that to celebrate the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas, where an energy is said to come from the center of our star system annually it descends to distribute: peace, love, harmony, joy and abundance; It is propitious to receive it in our homes with wear orange tones, use candles and incense as well as place citrus fruits between tangerines and oranges in the center of the table, while they are consumed throughout the day and night of December 21st.
Dear reader, if you have the most desired job interview, an important meeting with your boss, or you will present an entrance exam ... do not hesitate to wear orange to activate those positive energies that you need to achieve the goal ...
Successes! !!
1http://www.naranjasfosfruit.com/blog/celebraciones-de-la-naranja/
2https://www.ecovisiones.cl/tradiciones/articulos/fengshui/fengshui1simbolismo