The efficacy and function of grapefruit peel

Pomelo peel is the skin of the grapefruit. Pomelo is a common southern fruit. It has a fragrant smell and is juicy, sour and sweet. It tastes very delicious. Pomelo is a cold fruit and has no toxic side effects.

The efficacy and function of grapefruit peel

Not only is the flesh of grapefruit delicious, but the grapefruit peel also has very important medicinal value. So, what are the effects and functions of grapefruit peel?

First of all, grapefruit peel contains a lot of trace elements needed by the human body, so grapefruit peel has the effect of strengthening the spleen and appetite, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. After drying the grapefruit peel, use boiling water to make tea or boil it in a pot to drink. It can be used to treat children's pneumonia and indigestion caused by stomach bloating and pain.

Secondly, grapefruit peel contains a variety of physiologically active substances, which can promote blood circulation in the human body, reduce blood viscosity, and inhibit blood vessel blockage. Drinking tea made from grapefruit peel regularly can prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Again, grapefruit peel is rich in vitamin C and an ingredient similar to insulin, so it can lower blood sugar and blood lipid levels, soften blood vessels, promote normal metabolism of the body, promote the excretion of toxins in the body, and has very obvious weight loss and beauty effects. In addition, it can also assist in the treatment of various high blood pressure, diabetes, vascular sclerosis and other diseases.

In addition, grapefruit peel contains a large amount of calcium, which can replenish the calcium loss in the human body. Eating more grapefruit peel can prevent osteoporosis. The crude fiber in grapefruit peel has a good effect on constipation and can be used to prevent the occurrence of colon cancer and gastric cancer.

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