ORANGE PEEL

 

ORANGE PEEL

Orange peel





        Can you imagine the dried or fresh outer thickest part of the ripe or nearly ripe fruits of Orange is consisted of nutrient compounds which is very much beneficial for health?We all throw them away after taking out fresh orange pulp. But it is a big mistake we do although it's having fully nutrient compounds which helps to cure many diseases.

       The orange peels contains about 2.5% of volatile oil which is an active constituent of drug. The another compound present in orange peel are hesperidin, iso-hesperidin, neohesperidin, Vitamin C and pectin,limonene, citral, citronellal and small percentage of aldehydes.

 

 The health benefits of orange peel: 

1. Prevent cancer- The compound present in orange peel helps to prevent cancerous cell growth in liver, lung.
2. control cholesterol level-  Those compounds in peel helps to keep the cholesterol level low and keep the heart fit.
3. cure the digestive problem- It is used as stomachic. It has the ability to prevent bowel irregularity, constipation, various digestive disorder like indigestion.
4. treat respiratory problem- Anti-oxidants in orange peel helps to cure such respiratory problems like asthma, flu, colds etc.

The another benefits of orange peel: Besides the health benefits there are also another following benefits described here.

1. Aromatic- It is also used as an aromatic. So it can be used as an air freshener to make delightful citrusy smell in room.
2. Flavouring agent- It has strong flavour. You  can make tea in orange flavour in your house. You don't need to purchase the costly orange flavoured tea. Just put a few pieces of orange peel in sun to make it dry and dust it and mix with tea leaves and enjoy the flavour. Isn't it really amazing?

    So, don't throw away orange peels. You can use it in many ways.