Orange peel is considered a good thing by many, and it is also helpful for many human diseases. Let's take a look at the effects of this orange peel.
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Can orange peel tea reduce internal heat?
Dried orange peel, also known as dried tangerine peel, can be steeped in water to reduce internal heat. Why? In terms of food, "bitter" foods are the nemesis of "fire." The reason bitter foods are bitter is that they contain alkaloids. Traditional Chinese medicine research has found that these bitter substances have the effects of reducing fever, dispelling summer heat, and eliminating fatigue. Therefore, orange peel can reduce internal heat. Moreover, besides reducing internal heat, orange peel also has other health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, anti-allergy, and improving immunity.
Other health benefits of orange peel
1. Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
Orange peel and the white pith (orange network) on it contain large amounts of hesperidin, a flavonoid compound that has the effect of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Canadian nutritionists have found that the polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) in orange peel are as effective in lowering cholesterol as prescription drugs.
2. Anti-allergy
Certain substances in orange peel can prevent the release of histamine. Histamine is a chemical that causes allergic reactions. Therefore, allergy sufferers can prevent sneezing and a runny nose by consuming an appropriate amount of orange peel.
3. Anti-inflammatory
Pharmacological tests have shown that orange peel has similar anti-inflammatory properties to the anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin.
4. Improving oral health
Consuming orange peel can whiten teeth and reduce their sensitivity to external stimuli such as cold, heat, sour, and sweet. It can also be used as a natural breath freshener.
5. Boosting immune system function
Orange peel contains high concentrations of vitamin C and vitamin A, which can enhance the function of the immune system, keeping consumers away from the invasion of common colds, flu, and coughs.
6. Improving digestive system function
The large amount of dietary fiber and insoluble polysaccharides in orange peel helps food pass through the intestines more easily, thereby making the digestive function run more smoothly.
Warm reminder:
The orange peel referred to here is the peel of organically grown citrus fruits, or orange peel that has been soaked for a long time to remove pesticide residues. Fresh orange peel is not suitable for direct use because it not only irritates the stomach but also may have pesticides or preservatives attached to its surface. Therefore, it is best not to use fresh orange peel to make tea or soak in wine.
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