What are the uses of dried orange peels?

Orange is one of the most common fruits we eat in our daily life, but when we eat oranges, we always remove the outer peel and eat the pulp inside directly. The orange peel that is casually thrown away by ourselves also has a high utilization value. In daily life, whether it is fresh orange peel or dried orange peel, it has a variety of uses. Below I will take you to learn about its functions.

What are the functions of orange peel

1. After collecting fresh orange peels, put them in the refrigerator to remove odors in the refrigerator and kill a variety of bacteria in the refrigerator. It can prevent the food from having a bad taste and allow the stored food to carry a light orange scent.

2. Fresh orange peel can also prevent motion sickness and nausea. When we are riding in a car or boat, we can prepare appropriate amount of orange peel. When we feel motion sickness, we can put the orange peel under the nose in time and squeeze it hard to let the juice inside be absorbed by the nose. At the same time, we can also absorb its fragrance. In this case, symptoms such as dizziness and nausea will be significantly improved.

What are the uses of dried orange peels?

1. Make tea

Dried orange peel can be used to make tea. It is best to cut it into thin strips before drying it in the sun, collect it after drying, take 3 to 5 grams each time, match it with appropriate amount of yellow chrysanthemum, mix it with boiling water, and then use the soaked soup. It can invigorate the spleen, appetite, and breath, and can also relieve fatigue.

2. As medicine

After drying, the orange peel can be used as medicine, but it needs to be stored for more than a year. At this time, it will become Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicine. After drying, the orange peel can be used as medicine to promote qi and stomach function, relieve cough and reduce phlegm, and enhance gastrointestinal function to prevent indigestion.

3. Soak in medicinal wine

After drying, the orange peel can also be used to make medicinal wine. When making medicinal wine with it, you need to cut it into small pieces, and then put it in a clean glass bottle, add strong liquor, seal it and soak it for 10 to 15 days. After soaking, take it out and eat 20 to 30 grams every day. It can eliminate phlegm and cough, and also dispel wind and dampness.