Many people often throw away the peels when eating fruits, but in fact, the peels of many fruits also contain a lot of nutrients and have many good effects. People can turn these peels into waste. Hey, what kind of fruit peels can be used? What are the specific benefits of orange peel? Which fruit peel can be turned into treasure?
1. Effects of orange peel
Refreshing and refreshing. The benefits and functions of orange peel are refreshing and refreshing. Orange peel contains a large amount of essential oils, exuding a light orange fragrance, which can freshen the air and refresh the mind. The effect is especially obvious in a confined space. For example, when taking a long-distance car, if you get motion sickness, you can put a few slices of orange peel next to you.
Reducing phlegm and reducing phlegm. Orange peel is a very good Chinese medicinal material. It should be dried and stored. If you have a cough with excessive phlegm, you can take out an appropriate amount of orange peel and soak it in water for drinking. It can effectively reduce phlegm and reduce inflammation. This is also one of the functions and functions of orange peel. .
Digestion and stomach. In addition to its phlegm-reducing effect, orange peel can also play a role in digestion. The pickled tangerine peel sold on the market uses the efficacy and function of orange peel to make it into a snack that is good for stomach and digestion.
2. Efficacy of pomegranate peel
Treatment of diarrhea. Take 15 grams of pomegranate peel boiled in water, drink 10-20 ml each time, take it 3-4 times a day, and insist on a course of treatment for 7-10 days, which can effectively treat diarrhea.
Treatment of chronic dysentery. Take 15 grams of pomegranate peel and boil it in water. Drink 10-20 ml each time, 3-4 times a day. Take it for 2 weeks. Stop taking the medicine for 1 week and then take it for 2 weeks. It can effectively treat chronic dysentery.
For burns. Take 500 grams of pomegranate peel, wash it, add 500 ml of water, simmer over a slow fire until only 250 ml remains, filter, soak it with gauze, and then apply it to the burned area until the gauze falls off on its own when it heals.
3. The efficacy of grapefruit peel
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that grapefruit pulp is cold in nature, sweet and sour in taste, and has the functions of relieving cough and asthma, clearing heat and reducing phlegm, strengthening the spleen and digestion, and relieving alcohol and troubles. The medical effect of pomelo peel, also known as orange peel, is warm in nature, bitter and pungent in taste, and has the functions of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, strengthening the spleen and digestion, dispersing cold and drying dampness.
The naringin contained in it can reduce the viscosity of human blood and play a very good role in preventing stroke and thrombosis. Grapefruit acid can promote digestion and eliminate fatigue. The unique grapefruit fragrance can also soothe tension and relieve stress. In addition, grapefruit is also rich in natural citric acid and various inorganic salts, which can effectively improve the functions of the liver, stomach, lungs, etc. When choosing grapefruit, you should choose fresh ones with golden skin, because the substances contained in the grapefruit peel have good expectorant and antitussive effects.
From this point of view, it is best not to throw away the peel when eating the above three kinds of fruits.
4. The effect of boiling grapefruit peel in water
(1) Treating pneumonia in children
Grapefruit is cold in nature, sweet and sour in taste, and can relieve cough and asthma. It has the functions of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, nourishing the spleen and strengthening food. After cutting the grapefruit, eat the pulp and put the remaining peel in a cool place to dry. When a child coughs and has pneumonia, boil water with the dried grapefruit peel and feed it to the baby and keep drinking it. It can get better in a few days, especially for pneumonia caused by lung heat.
(2) Treatment of frostbite
Using grapefruit peel to treat frostbite is the most commonly used method among the people. The most convenient method is to roast the grapefruit peel next to the fire and gently bake it until it is hot. Squeeze to make the juice in the peel overflow. Apply the juice directly to the frostbite area, and then use hot grapefruit peel as a hot compress. It will feel slightly hot for the best effect. Directly boiling the grapefruit peel in water to soak the frostbite is also very effective.
(3) Lipid-lowering
Many people know that grapefruit peel can reduce fat. The most famous one is honey grapefruit tea. This tea has a good lipid-lowering effect and is more convenient in life. You can make it yourself. Cut the grapefruit peel into small pieces, put it into clean water, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Let it cool and mix with honey before drinking.
(4) Treatment of Athlete's Foot
Grapefruit peel contains more plant acids and bactericidal organic substances. These substances will dissolve into the water during the boiling process. Use this water Soaking your feet can sterilize and reduce inflammation. Therefore, it has a good therapeutic effect on inflammation, itching, peeling, odor, etc. caused by athlete's foot.
(5) Strengthen the spleen and digestion
Grapefruit peel, also known as orange-red, is warm in nature, slightly bitter and pungent, and has a strong aroma. Drinking it soaked in water can benefit the spleen and stomach. Take fresh grapefruit peel and soak it Drinking water has a pleasant fragrance and can improve appetite; grapefruit peel contains a certain amount of plant acid, and the boiled water has a sour taste, which can also stimulate gastric acid secretion and promote digestion.
(6) Beauty care
Grapefruit peel contains flavonoids such as naringin and rutin, which have strong antioxidant activity. The water often boiled with grapefruit peel can Enhance the scavenging effect of free radicals, delay aging, especially have a good health care effect on the skin, and can beautify the skin.