The role and eight benefits of grapefruit peel

Not only is the flesh of grapefruit edible, its peel also has high utilization value and can be used as medicine. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, grapefruit peel is mild in nature, can resolve phlegm and relieve cough, can also regulate qi, and can relieve pain. Below is a detailed introduction to the effects of grapefruit peel. If you are interested, you can focus on the common effects of grapefruit peel.

1. Grapefruit peel can cure pneumonia

Grapefruit peel can not only clear the lungs and reduce phlegm, but also eliminate inflammation. It can be used to treat pneumonia in humans. When people need it, they can put the dried grapefruit peel in a pot and add water to cook it together. After cooking, take out the soup and cool it down before drinking. You can drink it several times a day, which can quickly improve the symptoms of pneumonia.

2. Grapefruit peel reduces swelling and relieves pain

Grapefruit peel can reduce swelling and relieve pain, and can also promote blood circulation. When people get frostbite in winter, they can directly use grapefruit peel for treatment. During treatment, you can put the dried grapefruit peel together with a few dried peppers, add water and boil them together, and then simmer for half an hour. After taking out the liquid, apply it directly to the area with frostbite. It can be applied 3 to 4 times a day, which can significantly reduce the swelling and pain symptoms caused by frostbite.

3. Grapefruit peel can be used to make candy

Grapefruit peel can also be made into grapefruit candy with health benefits. People can clear their throats and prevent colds after eating this grapefruit candy. The method of making grapefruit candy with grapefruit peel is very simple. You just need to cut the outer yellow peel into strips and dry it in the sun. Then add sugar to water and boil it into a thick syrup. Then put the dried grapefruit peel into the pot and let it stick evenly to the surface of the grapefruit peel. After drying, the grapefruit candy is ready.

4. Grapefruit peel can be used as a spice and also as an insect repellent

Grapefruit peel contains natural aromatic substances. People usually cut it into pieces after drying it. When stewing meat in winter, you can directly add grapefruit peel to it, which can play an important role in enhancing the flavor and fragrance. It is a spice ingredient with a particularly good taste. In addition, grapefruit peel can also prevent insects. Usually, after drying it, put it in a small cloth bag and hang it in the closet to prevent moths. In addition, putting some grapefruit peel in the rice jar can also prevent rice from getting worms and effectively extend the shelf life of rice.