The efficacy and function of litchi peel and the taboos of litchi peel

Lychee is a tropical fruit that is sweet and juicy and is loved by people. Lychee has a red outer skin. After peeling off the skin, you can see the white flesh inside, which can be eaten directly. However, many people don’t know that the effect of lychee skin is actually very great. However, when using it, you must pay attention to the taboos of lychee skin.

The efficacy and function of litchi peel

1. Improve digestion

Lychee peel has the effect of promoting digestion and can relieve abdominal pain and bloating caused by indigestion. People with poor digestion often eat some sweet and greasy foods, which will cause bloating and abdominal pain. Drinking lychee peel in water can promote digestion and treat indigestion.

2. Treat dysentery

Lychee peel can also be used to treat dysentery. After eating lychees, grind the lychee peel together with licorice, acorn shell, and pomegranate peel into fine powder. Then put an appropriate amount of powder into a pot and add a large amount of water to boil it. After boiling, filter out the residue and drink the juice to treat dysentery.

3. Stop bleeding

Litchi peel also has the function of stopping bleeding, and can be used to treat postpartum hemorrhage. For parturients, hemorrhage after delivery is very dangerous and must be treated in time. Burn the lychee peel to preserve its properties, then grind it into fine powder, mix it with wine, and take two coins a day to treat hemorrhage. At the same time, lychee peel also has a certain therapeutic effect on eczema. Boil lychee peel in water and wash the affected area to relieve the symptoms of eczema.

Taboos of litchi peel

Lychee peel is warm in nature, neither cold nor dry, and has no toxicity. People of average constitution can take it. However, lychee peel cannot be eaten directly. It is best to boil water with it first and then drink it. You can also burn it to preserve its properties, or grind it into powder and boil it in water to drink. Burning lychee peel is not easy, and generally only professional pharmacists can do it.