The pomelo is a treasure from top to bottom. The pulp is edible and can aid digestion and relieve qi stagnation, while the pomelo peel can be used to relieve coughs and reduce phlegm. Although the pomelo has many uses, many people may not be aware of all its clever applications. Here are four simple and effective dietary remedies using pomelo.
Pomelo Drink
One fresh pomelo, peeled and pulp removed. Juice and consume. It has the effects of relieving qi stagnation and aiding digestion, reducing phlegm, and strengthening the stomach. It is suitable for those with stomach pain due to food stagnation, heat-type stomach pain, and qi stagnation with abdominal bloating.
One pomelo (weighing about 500-1000g), peeled and pulp removed. Add 100g of lily bulb and 100g of sugar. Add water and simmer for 2-3 hours. Strain and keep the liquid. Take it over 3 days. It has the effects of reducing phlegm and relieving qi, moistening the lungs and stopping wheezing. It is suitable for bronchial asthma patients with heat syndrome.
One pomelo peel. Scrape off the inner white pith, leaving the green peel. Wash, chop, and place in a covered bowl. Add an appropriate amount of honey. Steam over water until well-cooked. Eat one spoonful in the morning and evening. It has the effect of reducing phlegm and relieving qi. It is used to treat chronic cough, excessive phlegm, and wheezing.
One fresh pomelo (with peel, weighing about 500-1000g), 50g of North apricot kernels, 50g of Fritillary bulb, 50g of tremella fungus, and 1000g of honey. Wash the pomelo, peel it, and cut the peel into thin shreds. Cut the pomelo flesh into cubes. Wash the North apricot kernels, Fritillary bulb, and tremella fungus. Place all ingredients and honey into a double boiler and steam for 24 hours.
Take 1-2 spoonfuls daily with warm water. It has the effects of moistening the lungs to stop coughing, reducing phlegm, and calming wheezing. It is suitable for patients who are prone to catching colds and coughing, have chronic coughs, or experience wheezing.
Modern medical research has proven that pomelo is rich in nutrients. Every 100g of pomelo contains 150mg of Vitamin C, which is three times the amount in lemons and navel oranges. Its calcium content is even 10 times more than in apples, pears, and bananas.
In addition, pomelo also contains citric acid, rich Vitamin A, Vitamin B, carotene, phosphorus, iron, naringin, neohesperidin, volatile oil, sugars, and more.
Eating pomelo raw can treat qi stagnation and stomach bloating, infantile food stagnation, and help sober up. Pomelo leaves have the effect of expelling foul odors and reducing wind-induced swelling. Folk remedies use fresh pomelo leaves boiled in water for external washing to treat skin conditions like eczema and insect bites with good results.