Because vitamin C in oranges can inhibit the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids in the liver, so that the concentration of cholesterol in bile decreases, and the chance that the two substances aggregate to form gallstones is correspondingly reduced.
Efficacy and function of orange peel:
1. Resolving phlegm and lowering adverse reactions
Orange peel is a very good Chinese herbal medicine. After being dried and stored, if cough occurs due to excessive phlegm, you can take out a proper amount of orange peel and soak it in water for drinking, which can effectively resolve phlegm and lower adverse reactions.
2. Xiaoshi Hewei
In addition to resolving phlegm, orange peel can also help digestion. Pickled tangerine peel sold in the market is made into a snack for invigorating the stomach and promoting digestion by using the digestion effect of orange peel.
3. Poisoning fish and crabs
If you are poisoned by eating seafood such as sea fish and crabs, you can soak a cup of orange peel water first, which can also kill fish and crabs.
4. Treating qi stagnation in chest and diaphragm
Orange peel has a good effect of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, so when there is chest tightness and qi stagnation, making tea with orange peel can play a good role.
5. Fresh and refreshing
Orange peel contains a lot of essential oils, giving off a faint orange fragrance, which has the functions of refreshing the air and refreshing the brain. Especially in a closed space, the effect is more obvious. For example, when taking a long-distance bus, if you are carsick, you can put a few pieces of orange peel around you.
6. Hair care and beauty
Put orange peel in hot water and use it to wash your hair to make your hair smooth and soft. In addition, orange peel can be used to wash your face and has the effect of whitening your skin.
7. Delicious ingredients
Orange peel is also a common ingredient in many delicious recipes. Using orange peel can remove the fishy smell of fish, mutton and other foods, stimulate appetite and add flavor to soup.