What are the health effects of orange peel

Orange peel also has many health benefits:
First, promote digestion
Orange peels are rich in volatile oils such as limonene. This ingredient can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote the secretion of digestive juices. When people have indigestion and loss of appetite, appropriate consumption of orange peel (such as orange peel after use) can help the stomach digest food better, just like a "massage" for the stomach and intestines, so that the stomach power is more sufficient.
Orange peels also contain a certain amount of cellulose, which can increase the volume of intestinal contents, help improve constipation, and make stool easier to pass out of the body.
2. Eliminating phlegm and relieving cough
Orange peel has the effect of regulating qi and eliminating phlegm. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it can regulate the body's qi machinery and make the lung qi unobstructed. When the human body is attacked by exogenous evil, cough, sputum and other symptoms, the active ingredients in orange peel can help dilute sputum, making it easier to cough out of the body. For example, when you have a cold and cough, boiling water with orange peel can relieve the cough symptoms to a certain extent.
Hesperidin and other components in orange peel have antitussive effects. It can suppress the cough reflex center and reduce the frequency of coughing. Especially for some cough caused by chronic bronchitis, long-term drinking of drinks made from orange peel may help improve the effect.
Third, regulate blood lipids
Certain components in orange peel, such as flavonoids and pectin, help regulate blood fats. Flavonoids can lower the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and reduce the deposition of lipids in the walls of blood vessels. Pectin is a water-soluble dietary fiber, which can bind to cholesterol in the gut and hinder the absorption of cholesterol, thus playing a role in lowering blood lipids. For people with high blood lipids, orange peel is a natural auxiliary fat lowering food.
Fourth, anti-oxidation
Orange peels are rich in many antioxidants, such as vitamin C and flavonoids. These antioxidants are able to rid the body of free radicals, which are substances that can cause damage to cells, which can lead to cell aging, disease and so on. The antioxidants in orange peel can slow down the aging process of cells and protect them from free radical attacks.
The antioxidant effects of orange peel are also reflected in the protection of the skin. Skin care products made with orange peel extract can help protect against UV damage to the skin, reduce skin wrinkles, and make skin healthier and brighter.
5. Relieve stress and anxiety
The volatile oil in orange peel has a soothing effect on nerves. When people are in a tense, anxious emotional state, the aroma of these volatile oils can be transmitted to the brain through the olfactory nerve, stimulating the brain to secrete some neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, so as to relieve stress and relax the body and mind. For example, placing orange peel next to your pillow or smoking orange peel essential oil indoors can create a relaxing atmosphere and help people sleep better.