What are the wonderful uses of fruit peels

When we usually eat fruits, we usually throw away the fruit peels. In fact, this practice is a huge waste. Fruit peels have great benefits and certain medicinal value. For example, some fruit peels have the function of promoting fluid production and moistening the lungs, while others can prevent colitis. Some fruit peels with medicinal value have the functions of relieving cough and asthma, as well as reducing phlegm, and can assist in the treatment of diseases.

Here are some specific functions of common fruit peels.

Pear peel is a traditional Chinese medicine with high medicinal value. It can clear the heart and moisten the lungs, reduce fire and promote salivation. Wash and chop the pear peel, add rock sugar and stew it in water to treat cough. Adding some pear peel when making homemade kimchi can make it crispier and more delicious.

Apple peel has an astringent effect. Using it to make soup or tea can cure excessive stomach acid and phlegm. Drying it and grinding it into powder, taking it on an empty stomach (2-3 times a day) has certain therapeutic effects on chronic diarrhea, neurological colitis, hypertension and other diseases. In addition, take a handful of fresh apple peels, mash them into a paste, dip it on a cloth strip and wipe the bathtub, washbasin, toilet, etc. to make them as bright as new.

Grapefruit peel can regulate qi, eliminate phlegm, relieve cough and relieve asthma. Chop a grapefruit peel into pieces, add appropriate amount of honey or maltose and steam it, then add a small amount of hot rice wine, take one spoon each morning and evening, it can cure cough and asthma in the elderly; boil the grapefruit peel into a soup, it can eliminate phlegm, help digestion, calm asthma, and stop hernia pain. In addition, placing grapefruit peels in the kitchen cupboards or refrigerator can remove odors.

Banana peel contains banana peelin, which can treat skin itching caused by fungal and bacterial infections. Banana peel also has the effects of relieving thirst, moistening the lungs and intestines, promoting blood circulation, and increasing essence. Mashing banana peel and adding ginger juice can reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Rubbing your hands and feet with banana peels can prevent and treat chapped skin and frostbite.

In fact, the role of banana peel is far more than that. Banana peel, as a traditional Chinese medicine, can be used to treat cerebral hemorrhage caused by high blood pressure. In addition, after the banana peel is ground into powder, it has very good beauty and skin care effects. Using banana peel to rub leather shoes can remove oil stains and make the shoes more shiny. Banana peels also relieve bloating and body edema.