It's currently orange season, and many people discard the peels after eating them, which is a real shame. How can you turn leftover orange peels into treasure? Here are several ways to make the most of these fruit peels.
Motion Sickness: Before and after getting in a car, take a fresh orange peel, hold it near your nostrils, and squeeze it. This releases a fine mist of orange essential oil, which, when inhaled, can effectively prevent motion sickness.
Cough Relief: Use 5 grams of dried orange peel, boil it in 2 cups of water, then add a small amount of ginger and brown sugar and drink it while it's hot. Alternatively, take a suitable amount of fresh orange peel, chop it, and steep it in hot water. Add sugar to drink it as a tea; it helps to resolve phlegm and relieve coughs.
Orange Peel Congee: Before the congee is fully cooked, add a few clean pieces of orange peel. Once cooked, the congee will be fragrant, delicious, and appetizing. It is especially suitable for people with chest tightness, abdominal bloating, or a cough with excessive phlegm.
Making Aged Tangerine Peel: First, air-dry the orange peels in the sun. Then store them in a sealed container for 2 to 5 months, using humid air with 80% humidity to soften the peels. Once softened, tie them up and air-dry them again. Finally, sun-dry them one last time to complete the process. Store the finished product in a sealed container.