We all love oranges for its various health benefits. But orange barks are also loaded with nutrients good for overall health.

Orange peels contain more than 60 types of flavonoids and over 170 different types of phytonutrients, in addition to being rich in various pectins, vitamins, minerals and fibre.



Health benefits of Orange Peel




- This peel acts as an excellent weight loss aid, as it contains good amounts of fibre and is low in calories.

- Orange peel provides excellent support against respiratory distress and is also found to be effective for treating asthma.

- Orange peel is a rich source of non-soluble polysaccharides (type of dietary fibres) like pectins, tannins and hemi-cellulose. These compounds prevent constipation by increasing the bulk and reducing contact time of food with the intestine.

- It also plays an active role in reducing acidity (gas trouble) and prevents vomiting and heartburn.

- Chew orange peels instead of a gum or mouth fresher to get rid of the foul odour naturally.

- Orange peels are also an effective and cheap measure to whiten stained teeth, in addition to preventing sensitive teeth.

- Several studies have shown that increased consumption of orange peel in the diet lowers the risk of human cancers, namely skin, breast and colon cancer.

- Vitamin C, present in orange peels, acts as an effective and safe natural scrubber and bleach for skin.

- It also helps tone the skin, protect from harmful sun rays and cleanse pores naturally.

- Orange peel contains nobiletin, a type of polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), compounds which are found to exert positive effect on the heart. These compounds lower your risk of heart disease and inflammation in addition to lowering the blood cholesterol levels (LDL – Low Density Lipoprotein) in the body.



Preparation:



Put 1g of dry herb into 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drink maximal 1 cups per day, between the meals.