According to the Iranian traditional medicine, consumption of tangerine and other citrus fruits which have wet and cooling characteristics, control body temperature in cold seasons.

Foods with warming characteristics are mostly used during cold seasons and citrus like tangerine modifies the warmth of body.

Tangerine, with cooling characteristic, is great for common cold and asthma and thirst.  

The fruit decreases the extra warmth of stomach and liver and is a good choice for those who want to lose weight.

Tangerine is also diuretic and is great for renal system as well.

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