Orange peel

Introduction

Orange peel, that is, the peel of orange, is bitter, pungent and warm in nature and flavor. The peel contains hesperidin, volatile oil, pectin, carotene and other ingredients. In my country, oranges are mainly produced in Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and other places. Orange peel has the functions of quickening qi and relieving stagnation, resolving phlegm and relieving adverse reactions, promoting digestion and harmonizing the stomach, relieving hangover, and killing fish and crab poison. It is mainly used to treat chest qi stagnation, cough with phlegm, indigestion, nausea and vomiting.

Nutritional value of orange peel

The peel contains hesperidin, volatile oil, pectin, carotene, etc.

The volatile oil is mainly composed of geranial and limonene. Germacrene B, germacrene D and bicyclogermacrene are also isolated. It also contains synephrine, N-methyltyramine, 2,6-dimethyl-6-hydroxyoct-7-en-4-one, 2,6-dimethyl-6-hydroxyocta-2,7-dien-4-one, (-)-cis-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavanone-7-(2-Oa-rhamnosyl-tail-glucoside) [(-)-cis-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3'-methoxyfla-vanone 7-(2-Oa-rhamnosyl-tail-glucoside)], naringenin 7-[(a-rhamnosyl (l→2)]-[a-rhamnosyl (1→)-tail-glucoside{naringenin 7-[a-rhamnosyl (1→2)-[a-rhamnosyl (1→6)]-tail-glucoside}.

The efficacy and function of orange peel

1. Orange peel to remove dead skin: Orange peel can remove dead skin. At the same time, the rich flavonoids and vitamin C contained in it can also promote skin metabolism and improve the resistance of skin capillaries. Slice the orange peel, put it into gauze, and rub it directly on rough parts such as elbows, knees, heels, etc. to remove dead skin.

2. Orange peel massage: Orange peel has an outstanding anti-cellulite function. Take 1/4 of the cleaned orange peel, soak it with olive oil, and then massage the corresponding cellulite areas on the body. Squeeze out the juice evenly and forcefully during the massage. After the massage, wash the skin with clean water.

3. Orange peels can stop vomiting and stimulate the stomach, and kill fish and crab poison.

4. Orange peel can relieve nausea and stomach upset. Take the peel and store it with salt.

5. Orange peel bath: Adding a small amount of freshly boiled orange peel soup when bathing can bring a refreshing fragrance, harmonize free radicals, and help keep the skin moisturized and tender. It is especially suitable for use in the dry autumn.

6. Orange peel can promote salivation and relieve depression, eliminate odor and hangover, transform turbid phlegm, prevent miasma, harmonize the liver and stomach, relieve pain and stop vomiting: 2 pounds of orange peel (sliced), 4 ounces of white sand sugar, 2 ounces of black plum pulp.

7. Orange peel can relieve stomach upset, relieve gas, and eliminate alcohol: 3 jin of large oranges (break and remove the core, cut into slices, and use with the peel), 5 liang of ginger (peel, slice, and dry). Grind the above ingredients into a paste in a clean sand basin, add 2 liang of roasted licorice powder and half a liang of sandalwood powder, and knead them into cakes, dry them into fine powder, take 1 qian each time, add a little salt, and drink with boiling water. (Orange Soup in Yang's Family Recipe)

8. Make orange peel sachets: Wrap orange peels with muslin to make sachets. Putting them next to your pillow not only has a hypnotic effect, but also repels mosquitoes. Putting them in the bathroom, kitchen or refrigerator can remove odors and keep the air fresh.

9. Orange peel candy is made into orange cubes, which are sweet, can eliminate phlegm and relieve gas, relieve diaphragm and relieve fullness, and relieve alcohol.

10. Soak orange peels in water: Put a few slices of dried orange peels in boiled water when drinking water in the morning and afternoon. It can help stomach digestion, eliminate heat and detoxify, and prevent getting angry.

11. Orange peels can help dispel bad gas in the stomach and intestines, help digestion, and remove floating wind in the stomach.

Medicinal Value of Orange Peel

Orange peel is the peel of the citrus fruit of the Rutaceae family. The effects of orange peel are to resolve phlegm and reduce adverse reactions, relieve qi and clear the diaphragm, help digestion and soothe the stomach, relieve alcohol, and kill fish and crab poison. The role of orange peel is to treat chest and diaphragm qi stagnation, cough with phlegm, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, refresh the mind, care for hair and beautify, and remove dead skin. Orange peel can also promote skin metabolism and increase the resistance of skin capillaries.

Side effects and contraindications of orange peel

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How to eat orange peel

Orange Jam

Ingredients: 4 Sunkist oranges (about 900 grams), 1 Sunkist lemon, 400-500 grams of white sugar.

practice:

1. Clean the surface of oranges and lemons. It is best to rub them with salt to remove the wax on the surface. Use a sharp fruit knife to peel the orange peel, trying to make it as thin as possible.

2. Pour appropriate amount of water into the pot and bring it to a boil. Put the peeled orange and lemon peels into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes to remove the astringency and bitterness.

3. Cut the cooked orange peel and lemon peel into thin strips.

4. Take out the pulp of oranges and lemons. It is best to just take out the pulp and remove the fascia. I don’t want to bother with it so I just cut the pulp into pieces, but the jam made in this way will not be delicate enough.

5. Put the peel and pulp into the pot, add sugar and boil. The orange will release a lot of water. Turn to low heat and simmer slowly. Add lemon pulp. The acidity will make the orange jam taste better and prevent sugar from crystallizing. Use a spoon to stir the jam continuously until the orange jam thickens and turns golden yellow.

6. Wash the sealed glass jar in advance, disinfect it with boiling water, put the prepared orange jam into the glass jar while it is still hot, cover the bottle cap tightly, turn it upside down (to further prevent air from entering), put it in the refrigerator after it has cooled completely, and eat it as soon as possible.

Stir-fried pork with orange peel

Ingredients: 100g orange peel, 200g lean meat, 100g chili pepper, some vegetable oil, some salt, some starch, some beer, some sesame oil, some chicken essence, some flavor, some ginger

practice:

1. Peel the orange, wash the peel with salt water, and peel off the white film inside with a knife;

2. Cut the orange peel into thin strips, wash and cut the pepper into oblique sections, cut the ginger into strips, cut the tenderloin into strips, and marinate with sesame oil, starch, beer and salt for a while;

3. Heat the pan with cold oil and fry the shredded pork until it changes color. Leave the remaining oil in the pan and add shredded ginger and pepper to stir-fry until fragrant. Add shredded orange and salt to stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Add shredded pork and stir-fry, add chicken essence, taste and serve.