Japanese government: Mikan prevent cold, cancer, skin problems, hypertension and fatigue
Some strongly worded health claims from an English language website about Japanese food maintained by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

The most popular fruit in Japan, the Mandarins are known to have no pips and balance sweetness with tenderness. They are also very easy to peel with their delicate skin. They prevent cold, cancer, skin problems, hypertension and fatigue.
I’m guessing the cancer bit refers to these two small studies, which suggest that mandarin oranges might prevent liver cancer.
[hat tip to Fukumimi]
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