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The present review showed the Indian and international synonyms of Citrus sinensis, origin of oranges, taxonomical description, phytoconstituents, pharmacological profile, nutritive value of Citrus sinensis, commercial production and uses, nutrient composition of sweet orange, commercial importance of Citrus sinensis. Sweet orange is a small evergreen tree 7.5 m high and in some cases up to 15 m. Citrus sinensis is from Rutaceae family. Plants of Rutaceae are herbs, shrubs and trees with glandular punctate, commonly strongly smelling herbage comprising about 150 genera and 1,500 species. These are further characterized by the common occurrence of winged petioles and spines. Orange�s genus is Citrus and its species is sinensis. Probably Oranges are originated from South East Asia, and were cultivated in China 2500 BC. It is scientifically proven that oranges being rich in vitamins and minerals have many health benefits. Moreover, it is appreciated that other biologically active, non-nutrient compound found in Citrus fruits such as phytochemical antioxidant, soluble and insoluble dietary fibers are known to be helpful in reducing the risk of cancers, many chronic diseases like arthritis, obesity and coronary heart diseases. In the last few years, on the industrial wastes an increased attention has been focused, especially those containing residual phenols from the used plant raw material. Orange peels are one of the important dietary sources of antioxidant phenolic. 1.5% essential oil is present in the orange fruit. D-limonene (90%), citral, sinesal, n-nonanal, n-decanal, n-dodecanal, geranyl acetate, anthranil acid, citronellal, linalyl acetate, methyl ester are present. Citrus sinensis is effective in the management of arthritis, asthma, Alzheimer�s disease, Parkinson�s disease, macular degeneration, diabetes mellitus, gallstones, multiple sclerosis, cholera, gingivitis, optional lung function, cataracts, ulcerative colitis, crohn�s disease. 12.5% of the daily need for fiber is provided by a single orange. Orange (Citrus sinensis) is one of the world�s major fruit crops with global availability and popularity in human diets. The largest producer of orange juice in the world is Brazil, followed by the U.S.A., India, China and Spain. Citrus sinensis has a world production of 49.6 million metric tons for the year 2016-2017.