Lemon peel contains volatile oil, tannin, oxalic acid, calcium, pectin and so on. And some beneficial nutrients. Among them, bitter limonin is a natural bioactive component.
Dried lemon peel, the brewed tea has a faint lemon fragrance and a little fragrance, which makes people feel very comfortable. In Europe and America, lemon peel is used to make tea. In terms of making tea, lemon peel is more worth soaking than pulp. Its fragrance and bitterness are combined with the sour taste in lemon pulp to quench thirst and have a unique flavor.
Therefore, when you use lemon, you don't have to throw away the lemon peel. Through some production, it can be made to play a better role. Lemon peel is involved in the production of lemon cream and lemon sauce.
In addition, lemon peel can also be used for bathing, and the oil and nutrients contained in lemon peel can moisturize the skin. Rubbing rough skin on hands, feet or other parts with lemon peel can gradually make the skin tender and smooth. Wipe the knife or pot and bowl with lemon peel. Lemon peel also has a good deodorization effect.
Efficacy and function of lemon peel;
1, appetizing and digestion.
Lemon peel is rich in limonene and a lot of volatile oil. After being absorbed by the human body, these substances can promote the secretion of digestive juices such as saliva and gastric juice, which will make people feel appetite, increase appetite, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve gastrointestinal digestive function.
2. Remove odor.
Lemon peel contains a lot of volatile oil, and its aroma is rich and lasting. In daily life, people can chop up fresh lemon peel, wrap it in gauze and put it directly in the refrigerator, which can remove the odor in the refrigerator, make the refrigerator have a faint lemon fragrance, and prevent bacteria from breeding in the refrigerator.
3, nourish the skin.
Nourishing skin and beauty beauty are also important functions of lemon peel. Usually, you can cut the peeled lemon peel into pieces and add water to the pot. Putting the boiled water directly into the foot bath water can remove the bacteria on the skin surface, regulate the secretion of skin oil, remove the aged horniness on the skin surface, and make the human skin smooth, tender and elastic.
4, anti-inflammatory sterilization.
Lemon peel contains some natural medicinal ingredients, and its main function is anti-inflammatory and sterilization. Usually, itching or dermatitis will appear on the surface of human skin. After mashing, it can be directly applied to the affected area, which can also relieve the symptoms and make the inflammation subside. In addition, when people have sore throat and inflammation, they can also improve their symptoms by directly soaking them in water.