What are the benefits of grapefruit peel?

1. Uses of grapefruit peel

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1. Uses of grapefruit peel
2. Some ways to use grapefruit peel for good health.
3. Some things to keep in mind when using grapefruit peel.

The grapefruit peel we're discussing here is the green outer layer of the grapefruit. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this peel is known by various names such as Yu Pi and Yu Zi Pi. Grapefruit peel has a spicy, sweet taste, a warm nature, and acts on the spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, grapefruit peel has the effect of regulating qi in the middle burner, promoting digestion and resolving stagnation, dissolving phlegm and relieving cough, and calming asthma; it is often used in the treatment of qi stagnation causing chest tightness, bloating, abdominal pain, stomach pain due to cold, indigestion, food stagnation, as well as coughs, asthma, excessive phlegm, and even diarrhea due to spleen yang deficiency and cold-damp obstruction.

Grapefruit peel is also the part of the grapefruit tree that contains a large amount of essential oils. According to modern research, grapefruit peel contains many flavonoids such as rutin, hesperidin, and naringenin, which are active compounds with strong antioxidant effects, helping to neutralize free radicals, protect cells, support anti-inflammation, and contribute to the prevention of some chronic diseases. In particular, naringenin has been noted to have anti-inflammatory properties, regulate lipid metabolism, and show potential anti-cancer effects in experimental studies.

In addition, grapefruit peel contains calcium, phosphorus, and several trace minerals, which contribute to strengthening bones, preventing osteoporosis, and also have a certain effect in stabilizing the nervous system and improving sleep quality, especially when used in the form of steam inhalation, bath water, or mild herbal tea.

Grapefruit peel is used in cases of indigestion, cough with excessive phlegm, etc.

2. Some ways to use grapefruit peel for good health.

2.1 Grapefruit peel for bathing and washing hair

Use fresh or dried grapefruit peel to boil water for bathing or washing your hair. This is a common way to use grapefruit peel, which helps cleanse the scalp, reduce dandruff, reduce hair loss, stimulate hair growth, and the essential oils from the peel also help relax and promote sleep.

2.2 Steaming grapefruit peel

Use fresh grapefruit peel, combined with lemongrass and lime leaves, to boil with water. Use this mixture for a full-body steam bath or for steaming the nose and throat. A full-body steam bath with grapefruit peel helps relieve mild colds, relax the mind, reduce headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and lessen sensitivity to wind and cold; a steam bath for the nose and throat helps clear nasal passages and relieve severe headaches caused by cold and dampness.

2.3. Roasted pomelo peel, brewed into a tea.

Finely chop grapefruit peel, dry it in the sun, then roast it until golden brown. For each dose, use 6-10g, decoct with 400ml of water until about 200ml remains, and divide into two doses to drink during the day.

A decoction made from roasted pomelo peel is a simple remedy that helps regulate qi, aid digestion, reduce bloating, support digestion, eliminate qi stagnation in the chest and abdomen, and help reduce phlegm and treat coughs.

2.4 Honey and grapefruit peel tea

Use fresh or dried grapefruit peel, cut into strips, steam for 10-15 minutes, then steep in hot water. Wait until it's warm, then add honey and drink.

Honey and grapefruit peel tea helps to loosen phlegm, relieve coughs, and soothe the throat, making it suitable for people with dry coughs, mild phlegm coughs, and sore throats.

2.6 Ginger and grapefruit peel tea

Use 5g of dried grapefruit peel and 2-3 slices of fresh ginger, simmer or steep in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Grapefruit peel and ginger tea has a warming effect on the stomach and dispels cold, helping to relieve bloating caused by cold, reduce nausea, and alleviate indigestion after eating cold foods or too much fatty food.

3. Some things to keep in mind when using grapefruit peel.

Do not use high doses or continuously for long periods; use only for short-term or intermittent periods.
Use only clean grapefruit peels, free from pesticides; soak and wash them thoroughly before processing.
It should not be consumed on an empty stomach as it can easily cause stomach discomfort and irritation.
Pregnant women should not use grapefruit peel as medicine without consulting a doctor, and should not use it in conjunction with cardiovascular medications, cholesterol-lowering drugs, or sedatives.

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