The efficacy and function of dried orange peels and the taboos of dried orange peels

Every winter, oranges are available in large quantities. At this time, they become people's favorite fruit. However, most people save the orange peels after eating them and put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry them. It is said that the dried orange peels can be used as medicine and have many different uses in life. So what are the effects of dried orange peels? What are the taboos when eating them?

The efficacy and function of dried orange peel

1. Expectorant and cough relieving

Dried orange peels also contain a large amount of longicerrin and volatile oils, as well as some aromatic substances. People can usually soak it in water and drink it directly, which can play an important role in resolving phlegm and relieving coughs, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It has obvious preventive and relieving effects on human pneumonia, tracheitis, cough, asthma, and sputum. Combining it with other Chinese medicinal materials that can nourish yin and moisten the lungs and drinking it in a decoction can quickly alleviate the symptoms of tracheitis.

2. Prevent and relieve colds

Dried orange peel can enhance the body's antiviral ability and prevent viruses from harming human cells. In the season when influenza is prevalent, people boil it in water to drink, which can inhibit the activity of influenza viruses and reduce the chance of catching a cold. The orange peel water boiled in it can also relieve fever, cough, asthma and other symptoms caused by colds, and can significantly reduce the symptoms of colds.

3. Improve digestion

Dried orange peel is also a health food that can promote digestion. It not only promotes the secretion of digestive juice, but also improves the human gastrointestinal digestive function and repairs damaged gastrointestinal mucosa. It is very beneficial to maintain the stability of human gastrointestinal digestive function. In addition, it also has the important role of pain relief. When women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, they can stop vomiting as soon as possible by soaking it in water.

Taboos of dried orange peel

Dried orange peel is non-toxic and has no obvious side effects, but there are some taboos when people eat it. It tastes slightly sour, and those who already have excessive stomach acid are not suitable for eating dried orange peel. In addition, people with other chronic diseases who are taking medication should not eat dried orange peel, otherwise the efficacy of the drugs will be reduced, which will affect their therapeutic effects and be detrimental to the patient's recovery.