Mandarin or tangerine peel belongs to the citrus group of fruits and it’s very similar to oranges. However, tangerine peel has a little finer shell than the oranges. Just like oranges, mandarin is a very juicy and sweet fruit that is extremely rich in nutrients and vitamins. It’s a very good choice for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.
Mandarin’s shell is rich in numerous essential oils used in the cosmetic industry for the production of perfumes and skin care products. However, there are still a lot of people who are unaware of one of the secret characteristics of this amazing fruit and its peel.
Usually, people throw the tangerine peel when they peel the tangerine because they considered it as a garbage. By so doing, they actually ignore all of the medicinal benefits that it possesses.
HOW THE TANGERINE PEEL HELPS THE BODY?
The tangerine peel lowers the cholesterol levels, improves the liver function, and lower the sugar levels in the blood. According to some studies, tangerine peel improves the digestive system, allowing a better digestion of fatty foods.
The following illnesses can be cured with the tangerine peel and we can show you how to do that:
BRONCHITIS:
In a glass of boiled water, add 2 tbsp. of tangerine peel and leave it to stay like that for an hour. Then, drink it 3 times on a daily basis.
COUGH:
Leave the husks to dry and add 2 tbsp. of them in a glass of boiling water. Let it stay in a cool place for 7 days and after that, consume 20 drops of the remedy dissolved in a glass of water, 3 times per day, before every meal.
NASAL CONGESTION:
In a bowl containing a boiling water, add a couple of fresh peels and inhale the vapor that evaporates from the bowl for 10 minutes.
FOOT FUNGUS:
Rub the tangerine peel on the affected part two times a day for 7 days in a row.
SLEEPING PROBLEMS AND PHYSICAL EXHAUSTION:
Put a few mandarin peels in a bag and place them near to you in order to breathe in the aroma comes from them for at least 15 minutes. With this technique, you can relieve mild headaches too.
HYPERTENSION AND TACHYCARDIA:
Add a handful of fresh tangerine peels in 3 liters of water and bring them to boil. Then, let them stay like that for 60 minutes and afterward, strain the liquid and use it for a warm bath of your body.
Source: simplyorganiclife.com