Home › Contents › Oranges Also Forbidden

Oranges Also Forbidden

The color of the orange is red; it belongs to the Fire Element. Its acid juice has a tendency to cause contraction. Therefore, oranges cause the moisture of the Bronchial Tubes to condense into thick phlegm, which entails strain in bringing up. The Chinese do not allow people with coughs and asthma to eat oranges. Here in America, especially in the hospitals, regardless of the nature of a patient's ailment, an orange is frequently served him, first thing in the morning. This is regarded as a special treat. When fried chicken or chicken soup is given, it is looked upon as a special high class dinner.