1. Effect on digestive system: The volatile oil contained in dried tangerine peel has a slight stimulating effect on gastrointestinal tract, which can promote the secretion of digestive juice, eliminate intestinal gas accumulation, and show the effects of aromatic invigorating stomach, expelling wind and reducing qi.
2. Effects on cardiovascular system: Chenpi decoction and alcohol extract have exciting effects on myocardium, but they will have inhibitory effects when the dose is too large. In addition, it can also cause slight contraction of blood vessels and rapidly raise blood pressure. Pectin in dried tangerine peel can also prevent arteriosclerosis caused by high-fat diet.
The main function of dried tangerine peel is to strengthen the spleen and regulate qi, and it also has the function of eliminating phlegm and relieving cough. The main symptom to be treated is stomach pain or indigestion. However, dried tangerine peel has a certain dampness-drying effect. If some patients have stomach fire, qi deficiency or dry cough, it is best not to take too much, so as not to aggravate the condition.
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Fresh orange peel can't be eaten. Soaking in water with fresh orange peel is different, because fresh orange peel contains more volatile oil, which is easy to stimulate the digestive tract and lead to digestive dysfunction.
Fresh orange peel irritates the stomach, or it may be because pesticides or preservatives are attached to the surface of orange peel, which may not be removed by general washing and sun exposure. So it is best not to make tea or soak wine with fresh orange peel. When drying the orange peel yourself, you should also pay attention to the moldy orange peel.
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