MANDARIN ORANGE PEEL (Pericarpum Citri Reticulatae)
We are almost at the end of the wonderful Orange Mandarin season which has been deliciously enjoyable…
As we are blessed to have access to organic Orange Mandarins, we also keep their peels because they are great medicine which you can use daily for many health benefits :
-To promote energy circulation in your body,
-To dry out sticky body fluids (aka dampness) and phlegm because this obstruction causes pain and blocks the flow of energy and body fluids (including the blood).
-To help clear your Lungs and Spleen.
-To stop vomiting,
Although its taste is usually a bit bitter, you can simply add 3-10 gr of orange peel to your ginger tea which will make a super digestive drink (see details below).
TO PRESERVE its medicinal properties, we sundry and hand stirfry the orange peels (without oil) and store them in glass bottles.
SOOTHING ORGANIC ORANGE PEEL DRINKS
Ingredients : 12g dried Orange Peel and 1 thumb of sliced Ginger
Boil the Ginger in 1 liter of water. After boiling, add the orange peel and let it stand for 10 minutes.
Drink it warm or lukewarm (not cold).
This tea is a great and delicious digestive after a big or heavy meal.
Also great for blood + energy circulation as well as cough and chest stuffiness with expectoration of white sputum and profuse saliva.
If you want to sweeten your drink, you can add either a slice of Licorice root or a teaspoon of powder (Cha:Ehm in Thai) or organic honey.
Drinking after heavy food will help to digest it so much easier.
So we recommend that you drink this tea in the early evening for a good night’s sleep.
Or after any heavy meal…
OTHER USES of Organic Orange peel Powder for cosmetics and foods.
-Edible orange Peel Powder : The high vitamin C in oranges helps to boost immunity and digestion. Just the peel has more Vitamin C than the orange itself.
The peel also contains antioxidants. Using it regularly in face packs will give you clear and brighter skin.
Our organic Orange peel powder is absolutely pure and does not contain any traces of added chemicals.
-For your skin : Acts as natural sun tan remover, natural skin toner, skin lightening & brightening agent.
Orange peel powder is loaded with vitamin C. It regulates production of sebum, balancing its natural oil and making it firm and healthy.
So, the orange peel powder can work as a natural astringent and skin toner.
-Removes blackheads and whiteheads.
A mask prepared with orange peel powder and yogurt will not only unclog your skin pores by pulling dirt and excess oil out, but also reduce existing blackheads.
Best to dilute the powder with honey. Will activate better circulation and nourishing and detox of the skin
-Collagen : its high Vitamin C helps to form collagen and elastin, the secret to beautiful skin.
It improves oily skin and makes the skin soft, smooth and firm.
It unclogs pores and reduces blackheads, acne, marks, scars and pigmentation,
-Orange peel, milk, coconut oil : in a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons orange peel powder with 1 teaspoon milk. Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and apply this mix on your face.
Allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Remove it.
-Orange Peel and honey : mix 2 teaspoons of organic orange peel powder with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon yogurt.
-Edible orange Peel Powder: its high levels of vitamin C helps to boost immunity and digestion.
Just the peel has more Vitamin C than the orange itself.
The peel also contains antioxidants.
Using it regularly in face packs will give you clear and brighter skin.
-Cooking and baking to zest up your meals.
For a delicious, fresh tangy hit in cakes and salad dressings.
Stop brown sugar hardening.
Make candied orange peel.
Make orange peel-infused olive oil. Drink it in tea.
-Hair : regular use of orange peels makes your hair bouncy and shiny.
How to use it? Mix the peel powder with lemon juice and olive oil and then apply for one to two hours twice a week.
-Aroma in your Home: In a saucepan add orange peels, 1 Cinnamon stick, a few Cloves and fill to the top with water.
Simmer for a nice potpourri scent.
If you have a fire place, put a paper bag with dried orange peels into the fire. Your house will smell like oranges.
-Natural air freshener for your home in 10 minutes. Spoon out the orange pulp and put it aside for an orange juice later.
Fill the orange shell with salt.
Place this orange shell in a small bowl, don’t seal it and let its scent disperse in the air.
-Repellent : Many insects such as roaches, ants and silverfish dislike the scent of orange.
Placing bits of orange peel or zest around the garden repels flies and mosquitoes.
Rubbing orange peel on the skin prevents mosquito bites.
-Weight loss : Oranges are low in calories and full of nutrients, fiber, vitamin C, which help burn belly fat. They also promote healthy skin and lower the risk of diseases.
Oranges are very filling and have similar benefits as lemons and grapefruit.
-Storage : properly stored in a glass airtight container, dried orange peel will stay at best quality for 2 to 3 years.
Actually, the older it is, the stronger and more effective it becomes for your health and beauty.
It should not be kept in refrigerators.
In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) this herb is called JU PI. After 1 year, it becomes more bitter but it will have stronger medicinal effects. It is then called CHEN PI.
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