Oranges are fruits that are often eaten in winter. They are sour and sweet and loved by many. But did you know that oranges can also be used for medicinal purposes? They have many medicinal values and are effective for elderly people, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory diseases. They are considered the top fruit for the winter season.
Orange Peel
In traditional Chinese medicine, orange peel is called "chen pi." It is the dried outer skin of ripe oranges. It has a warming nature and has the effect of stopping coughs, resolving phlegm, invigorating the spleen, and regulating qi. It can treat bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and can also counteract seafood poisoning. The red part of the orange peel is mainly used to treat coughs with excessive phlegm, while the white part inside is good for invigorating the stomach and spleen.
Orange Flesh
Orange flesh is sour and sweet and contains abundant vitamins. It has a therapeutic effect on various cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis. According to expert studies, it also contains anti-cancer components. Orange flesh also has various other effects, such as stimulating appetite, relieving alcohol intoxication, and stopping coughs and resolving phlegm. It can be used to alleviate poor appetite, lung heat coughs, and excessive alcohol consumption.
Green Orange Peel
Green orange peel refers to the immature outer skin of oranges, which is green in color. It has a warming nature and can regulate the liver and qi. It is often used to treat stomach pain and bloating caused by liver qi stagnation, as well as conditions such as food retention. It also has a therapeutic effect on breast nodules and lumps in women.
Orange Seeds
Orange seeds, also known as orange kernels, have a slightly warm nature and a bitter taste. They can relieve pain, disperse masses, and regulate the liver and qi. They are effective for male testicular pain, hernia, breast nodules, and painful swellings in women.
Orange Fibers
The fibrous layer inside the orange peel has a sweet and bitter taste and has the effects of regulating qi and promoting blood circulation, as well as stopping coughs and resolving phlegm. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as coughs with excessive phlegm and persistent coughs.
