Using tangerine peels
Mandarins are a healthy citrus plant that is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is consumed raw, as well as dried, juices and compotes are made. Useful properties are possessed not only by the pulp of the fruit, but also by the peel. The use of tangerine peels is common in cooking and traditional medicine.
Using tangerine peels
Beneficial features
Tangerine peels are rich in vitamins C, K and D, which have a positive effect on the functioning of the whole body. Also, the by-product does not contain nitrates.
Mandarin peels improve metabolism, remove harmful substances and excess fat from the body. Low calorie content allows you to use them while losing weight.
Tangerine peels are also high in calcium, which strengthens bones and teeth. The presence of magnesium in the composition relieves fatigue and stress.
Tangerine peels are used for the following health problems:
- cancer;
- excess cholesterol;
- liver disorders;
- problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- colds and viruses;
- stomach ulcer;
- excess weight;
- inflammation;
- female diseases.
Medical applications
For the treatment of bronchitis, a decoction is prepared. Tangerine peel and peel are dried, crushed into powder and poured with boiling water. 400 ml of water is taken per 100 g of the component.
The components are placed in a water bath and boiled for 8 minutes, after which the broth is infused for 2-3 hours and filtered through cheesecloth. Drink heated infusion 3 times a day before meals.
For the treatment of cough, an infusion of alcohol is made from the tangerine peel. The skin of 2 tangerines is poured with a liter of alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a cool room. Before use, 30 drops of the product are diluted in water and drunk 3 times a day before eating.
For the treatment of internal organs, a special tea is prepared from the tangerine peel. To prepare it, peel it from 1 fruit and pour boiling water over it. For taste, sugar or honey is added to the tea.
It lowers cholesterol through flavones and lowers blood sugar. Also, the peel of tangerines helps to remove toxins from the liver and normalizes digestion, reducing nausea and vomiting.
For the treatment of obesity, the white part is extracted from the mandarin peel. It has the ability to remove fat accumulations from the body, due to the presence of nobiletin in the composition.
Application in cosmetology
The peel will help fight acne
An external remedy is prepared from the zest and tangerine peels. To do this, the offal must be dried and crushed to a state of gruel. The product can be used to treat acne and acne, as well as skin irritation.
Cleansing Tonic Recipe:
- the tangerine peel is separated from the pulp;
- the peels should be dried and chopped into small pieces;
- put them in a container and fill with cool water;
- insist the product in the refrigerator for 48 hours;
The finished product is used to wipe the face. It is applied to a cotton swab and treated with problem areas 2 times a day: in the morning and before bedtime.Tangerine peel toner unclogs pores and tones the skin.
Ice cubes with crusts are used to cleanse the skin. For cooking, the product is poured with water and frozen. It is better to wipe the skin in the morning.
To prepare a face mask, you need tangerine peel. It is mixed with yolks and sour cream and applied to the skin. Keep the mask for 20-30 minutes.
Tangerine peels are used in a scrub. The product is ground in a coffee grinder and diluted with cool water to a creamy state.
Application in cooking and everyday life
Ways to use tangerine peels at home:
- Cleaning agent. Tangerine peel cleans dishwashers. It is laid inside, which eliminates streaks and stains.
- Acetic tincture. It is also a cleaning agent, but with a stronger effect. Removes mold and fungal growth.
- Essential oil. It is prepared from an alcoholic tincture on tangerine peels. To do this, it is evaporated until the alcohol disappears.
- Tea supplement. Tangerine peel is added to the drink for added flavor, which also enhances its healing properties. The zest is also added to cocktails.
- Mandarin vodka. To do this, high-quality alcohol is mixed with tangerine juice in a ratio of 1 to 10. Tangerine peel is added to the mixture and infused for 2-3 days.
- Candied fruit. For their preparation at home, the crusts are covered with sugar or syrup.
- Seasoning for meat dishes. To do this, dry and grind the rind and add it to the meat when cooking.
- Mandarin jam. It has a pleasant taste and helps with colds.
- Remedy for moths. Tangerine peels are laid out in cupboards to repel insects.
Application in the garden and in the garden
Prepare a pest control infusion
Placing fruit peels under houseplant seedlings, as well as in flower beds, will protect the plants from pets. Also, the peel acts as an additional fertilizer.
Infusion recipe for pest control:
- peel off 2-3 tangerines;
- grind and pour 1 liter of boiling water;
- close the container with the product with a lid and put it in a dark, ventilated room;
- insist the remedy for 7-10 days;
- strain through cheesecloth;
- add 50 ml of liquid soap.
The product is used by spraying. It helps to get rid of spider mites, aphids and thrips. The advantage is environmental friendliness and a minimum of chemicals.
To combat aphids, 3 sprays are carried out, and for a tick - 5-6 procedures. The break between processing must be at least 10 days.
The infusion is also suitable for the treatment of indoor plants. The product is diluted in separated clean water in a ratio of 1 to 2. Also, to enhance the effect, laundry soap is added to the solution. The tool is used to wash the leaves of plants, which destroys pests.
To fight ants in the garden, a gruel is prepared from the tangerine skin, which is laid out in places where pests accumulate. Its scent drives away insects. The disadvantage is that the ants will not leave the garden forever, so the gruel is changed regularly.
Conclusion
Before consuming and using the tangerine skin, it is better to be examined by a doctor for allergies. The product is prohibited in case of high acidity of the stomach and kidney disease.