Explore The Versatility of Orange Peels

Do you like drinking a fresh glass of orange juice right after you wake up? Great! Now tell us, what do you do with the peels? If you throw them away, we are here to tell you that is a big waste, and that this article will surprise you by explaining all the many health benefits of orange peels. Keep reading to find out more!

Many countries enjoy the many varieties of oranges, and of course, we all take advantage of their vitamins to start the day in the healthiest way possible. It it still true that we often use the fruit of the orange, although we rarely use their peels. By throwing away the peels, we are ignoring the huge health benefits they have to offer.

Would you like to know what they are?

1. Reduce cholesterol

2. Provide natural fiber for our intestinal flora

3. Combat infections

4. Help us lose weight

At this point, you are probably wondering what the best way to prepare orange peels is so that you can take advantage of all of their great properties.

The best, easiest, and healthiest way to take advantage of the many natural benefits of orange peels is to prepare a simple tea. How? It’s easy. It is ideal to drink this infusion twice daily, in order to protect your digestive system, reduce cholesterol, and reinforce the immune system.

In the morning and the evening, boil a cup of water. Add one tablespoon and a half of orange zest per cup of tea. Let it boil for ten minutes, and rest for another five. In the winter, you can add a teaspoon of honey. In the summer, some ice and cinnamon can make for a refreshing beverage. It’s delicious!

Most people are well acquainted with the flesh and juice of this popular fruit. The dried peel, however, is even more versatile and has a longer shelf life. It is used to make a variety of spa and cosmetic products, such as scrubs and herbal bath bags.

Orange peel is also used in cooking and in baking. The dried and chopped peel adds flavor to chutneys, mulled wine, cakes, cookies and confections. The peel is also an excellent addition to tea blends.

You can make a mildly sweet and tangy tea when you pair with green tea,black tea, rose hips, chamomile, goji berry,elder berry, cloves and cinnamon.

In 2014, I received a bag of gift made with orange peels and instructions of how to use each of the gifts in that bag. The scents in the flowers lasted over a year and my bath was pretty cool. I took the tea after each meal and I felt very awesome. That was when I discovred that using natural things especially herbal one is healing. It was then I discover how herbalism unlocks the power of plants and cultivates botanical wellness for everyday life and I am not going back. Why not join me.

Let's explore dried orange peel in either dried cut and sifted form or in dried powdered form.

The appearance and aroma are orange-colored peel with a fruit aroma.

You can try something new by adding orange peels to:

Cosmetic: Use in homemade scrubs and herbal bath bags.

Decorative:Sprinkle into a dish with other dried florals.

Culinary:Add to tea blends and baked goods. May also be added to mulled wine.

Household:Infuse in white vinegar to make natural household cleaners.

Aromatic:Add to potpourri mixes.

You can make your own multipurpose cleaner using the fresh orange peels.

Don't throw away your orange peel, especially if you suffer from allergies and hay fever, as it serves as an antihistamine.

Take the peel off the orange, and scrape the white off the inside. You will be left with just the peel then. Chop this up very, very finely – and per 1 teaspoon of orange peel add one teaspoon of honey. Take 1/8th of a teaspoon of this mix 3 times a day.