1. Citrus peel is rich in organic acids, vitamin C and essential oils. After soaking in hot water, these substances dissolve and penetrate into the skin from the pores opened during bathing, stimulating the capillaries under the epidermis and promoting metabolism. And these components form a thin film on the skin surface, which can prevent water evaporation and make the skin smooth and delicate.
2. Soaking feet with citrus peel in winter has a warm effect, which is especially suitable for people who are afraid of cold and cold, and also has a good effect on treating the early stage of cold. Soaking feet with citrus peel can also improve sleep and make people fall asleep sweetly.
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Orange peel and dried tangerine peel are the same thing and have good medicinal value. So many people like to put the peeled orange peel away and soak it in water. But fresh orange peel is not edible.
Fresh orange peel should be dried and processed before drying. The longer the orange peel is aged, the better. Generally, it is placed once every other year before use. Chenpi, as a commonly used Chinese medicine for regulating qi blindly, invigorating stomach and resolving phlegm, can really clear away heat and resolve phlegm when making tea with it. Soaking in water with fresh orange peel is different, because fresh orange peel contains more volatile oil, which is easy to stimulate the digestive tract and lead to digestive dysfunction.
In addition, fresh orange peel stimulates the stomach, which may also be because pesticides or preservatives are attached to the surface of orange peel, which may not be removed by general washing and sun exposure. So it is best not to make tea or soak wine with fresh orange peel. When drying the orange peel yourself, you should also pay attention to the moldy orange peel.
Therefore, it is best to dry fresh orange peel and put it away, and it is best to use it every other year.
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