Mandarin peels can help our body in different situations as long as they are untreated. It provides many useful substances to our body. But do you know that even the peels should never be thrown away? Here's how to use them in the treatment of some minor health problems.
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Il tangerine it is a really precious fruit, smaller than an orange, sweet and juicy, it provides many useful substances to our body. But you know that too the skins should they never be thrown away? Here's how to use them in the treatment of some minor health problems.
Given its many properties, low calories and almost always pleasant taste, mandarin is an excellent snack for mid-morning or mid-afternoon. We often make the mistake of consuming it by throwing away the peels, these actually contain precious essential oils (not surprisingly they are often used in the perfume industry and in skin care products).
Le peels of mandarins they can help our body in different situations as long as they are untreated. In fact, it is necessary to avoid using traditionally grown tangerine peels on which there are traces of pesticides that not even washing with water and bicarbonate helps to eliminate.
The rinds of these small citrus fruits help keep cholesterol and blood sugar at bay, improve digestive functions, and much more. So let's find out when and how we can use them.
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Bronchitis
Tangerine peels can help with bronchitis. Add two tablespoons of peel to a glass of boiling water, let it rest for an hour and finally filter and drink. The infusion thus obtained can be taken 3 times a day to promote healing.
Cough
Even in the case of a cough in which the bronchi are not involved, the beneficial effects of mandarin peels can be exploited. After drying the skins by breaking them into small pieces, they should be added in the dose of two tablespoons in a glass of hot water, leaving it to rest in a cool place for a week. After the time has elapsed, the skins are filtered and the liquid is kept aside, of which 20 drops in water must be taken before each meal, therefore 3 times a day until complete healing.
Stuffed nose
In case of nasal congestion, pour some fresh tangerine peels into a large bowl together with boiling water and breathe in the steam that comes out for at least 10 minutes. In short, these are the classic fumenti but in this case made with a more original ingredient than the classic eucalyptus, tea tree oil or thyme.
Digestive problems
Dry the tangerine peels and then chop them finely in order to obtain a powder that can be added to different foods at will, thus helping digestion, avoiding stomach pain and fluttering.
Fungi and mycosis
If there is a problem with fungus that has appeared on the feet or hands, you can experiment with mandarin peel as a remedy for a natural treatment. It should simply be rubbed into the affected area of skin for at least a week twice a day.
Tiredness and insomnia
Mandarin has relaxing power, which is why the peels can also be used in case of physical exhaustion or insomnia problems. They should be placed inside a cotton cloth, keeping them close to them and breathing in their aroma as needed for at least 15 minutes. In some cases, they also help relieve headaches.
Tachycardia and stress
Always taking advantage of their relaxing qualities, mandarin peels can also be used in hot baths to relieve tachycardia and stress. Just add a glass of fresh tangerine peels to 3 liters of water, put them to boil and let them rest for an hour. After filtering, you can use the infusion in a hot bath where you can immerse yourself for at least 20 minutes every day.
Constipation
The dehydrated mandarin peels are rich in fiber which helps our intestine in its regularity. They can therefore be consumed in various ways obviously within a healthy and balanced diet and combined with a good dose of daily water.
Prevent Aging
Mandarin peels are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, so consuming them can help prevent aging of the body and diseases that arise from inflammatory processes.
Vitamin deficiency
The peels of these citrus fruits are rich in vitamins that are beneficial for our body, so let's insert them more often in our diet in the form of powder to add to our favorite dishes or in herbal tea.
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