Tangerine peel, or sun-dried citrus peel, is a common herb and gourmet seasoning. Whether it is in the symptoms of indigestion, cough and phlegm, or in anti-infection, anti-oxidation, etc., it plays an important role. If you insist on soaking tangerine peel in water, it will bring many benefits to the body, as follows:
1.Strengthen the spleen and stomach: Tangerine peel is rich in volatile oils and vitamin B and other components, which have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. At the same time, its peel contains bitter substances that help promote gastrointestinal motility and facilitate digestion. In traditional Chinese medicine, tangerine peel is considered to be a good medicine for "appetizing, eliminating appetite, and regulating qi".
2.Qi regulation: Tangerine peel contains volatile oils and flavonoids, which can stimulate the respiratory system and have the effect of regulating qi. Especially in daily life, such as hawthorn, placenta and red adzuki beans, etc., can increase the health effect.
3.Dry and damp phlegm: tangerine peel also has the effect of dampness and phlegm, which is suitable for people with phlegm and dampness. People with phlegm-damp constitution often present with symptoms such as excessive phlegm and chest tightness, and tangerine peel can effectively alleviate these symptoms.
4.Improve immunity: Tangerine peel contains a large amount of hesperidin, naringin and other components, which can improve the body's immune function and enhance the body's resistance.
5.Lowering blood lipids: The volatile oils and flavonoids in tangerine peel can also reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride content, thereby lowering blood lipids.
6.Calm the nerves and help sleep: The volatile oil in tangerine peel has a calming effect, and drinking a cup of tangerine peel soaked in water before going to bed can play a role in helping you sleep.
7.Beauty: Tangerine peel is rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, which have antioxidant effects, which can lighten dark spots and whiten the skin.
8.Detoxification and beauty: tangerine peel also has the effect of promoting intestinal peristalsis, which can help detoxify and improve the quality of the skin.
The above are some of the benefits that the body will reap if you insist on soaking in water with tangerine peel and drinking. However, there are a few things to be aware of when drinking tangerine peel water. First of all, the tangerine peel should be soaked in water with good quality, otherwise the medicinal properties are strong and the taste is sour and bitter, so it is not suitable for direct consumption.
Secondly, the concentration of tangerine peel soaked in water should not be too high, generally 5-10 grams at a time. In addition, it is not recommended to drink tangerine peel water for people with problems such as indigestion, excessive stomach acid, peptic ulcer, etc.
In short, tangerine peel is a very beneficial Chinese herbal medicine and gourmet seasoning, if you insist on soaking tangerine peel in water to drink, it can bring many benefits to the body. Of course, there are also some things to pay attention to when drinking tangerine peel water to ensure safety and effectiveness.