Dried tangerine peel has been a beloved health and wellness remedy since ancient times, earning the praise that "one liang of dried tangerine peel is worth one liang of gold." It has many uses, serving as a key ingredient in many medicinal formulas and an important flavoring in cooking.
Regulates qi, strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, and transforms phlegm.
Its most common use is to treat motion sickness. One hour before traveling by car or boat, place one piece in your mouth every 20 minutes, let it dissolve, and then swallow. After the vehicle sets off, place one piece in your mouth every 10 minutes, let it dissolve, and swallow to take effect.
Cleanses the intestines
Take 10-15g of Senna leaves and 6g of dried tangerine peel, steep in 1000ml of boiling water, cover tightly for 20 minutes, and drink in 2-3 servings. Senna has a laxative effect and can move qi to relieve constipation. Adding dried tangerine peel helps cleanse the intestines.
Antibacterial
Dried tangerine peel has an inhibitory effect on superficial fungi. It can be used to treat dermatophytosis. Grind the dried tangerine peel, soak it in 95% ethanol to extract it, and then prepare a 25% tincture and a 25% ointment. Apply it to the affected area.
Treats cough
Use 5 grams of dried orange peel, add 2 cups of water to make a decoction, then add a small amount of ginger and brown sugar while hot and drink. Alternatively, take a suitable amount of fresh orange peel, chop it, steep it in boiling water, add sugar, and drink it as a tea substitute. It has the effect of resolving phlegm and stopping cough.
How to make dried tangerine peel at home?
Dry the orange peel in the sun, then store it in a sealed container for 2-5 months, humidifying it with moist air at 80% humidity to soften the peel. Once the peel is softened, tie it up, let it air-dry, and then place it back in the sun to dry completely. It is now ready and can be stored in a sealed container.