Oranges can be said to be a treasure all over the body. After the outer peel is dried, it is called "Chenpi," which is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Do you believe that eating roasted oranges can treat colds and coughs caused by wind and cold?
[Roasted Oranges for Treating Cold and Cough]
Roast the oranges directly over low heat, constantly turning them, until the orange peel turns black and hot air comes out from the inside of the orange. Let it cool down for a while, peel off the orange skin, and let the patient eat warm orange segments.
Big oranges can be eaten in several portions, while small tangerines can be eaten at once, 2-3 times a day. This method indeed has a certain effect on resolving phlegm and stopping cough.
It tastes better and has nutritional value compared to medication. However, it is best to eat it together with the orange peel because the medicinal effect is mainly concentrated in the peel.
Moreover, oranges contain a large amount of vitamin C, which can promote the patient's resistance and enhance their immune system. Therefore, it is worth a try for those with colds and coughs caused by wind and cold.
[Benefits of Eating Oranges]
1. Freshens breath: Fresh orange peels contain a large amount of vitamin C and essential oils, which have the functions of promoting digestion, resolving phlegm, invigorating the spleen, and stomach. Chewing them and spitting out the residue repeatedly can effectively remove oral odor. Orange peel can also be used to make tea, which has a refreshing taste and can invigorate the mind.
2. Aids digestion: Chenpi is the dried orange peel, and the older it gets, the better. Chenpi has a pungent and bitter taste, a warm nature, and is attributed to the spleen and stomach. It is effective in invigorating the spleen and stimulating appetite, and is mainly used to treat indigestion. Chenpi can be cooked with rice to make porridge or used to stew soup.
3. Protects blood vessels: The white mesh-like fibers called "Jueluo" in oranges contain a nutrient called "Rutin," which gives it a bitter taste. However, this substance can maintain the normal elasticity and density of blood vessels, reduce the fragility and permeability of blood vessel walls, and prevent cerebral hemorrhage. Jueluo can be eaten directly or used to make infused water.
