Medicinal uses of grapefruit peel

Did you know that grapefruit peel has many uses in supporting and caring for your health very effectively?

According to traditional medicine, grapefruit peel has a bitter, spicy, and aromatic taste, and a neutral nature. It is said to have the effect of dispelling wind, dissolving phlegm, eliminating lumps and accumulations, and reducing edema. The white inner pulp of the grapefruit peel is often used in cooking, such as making sweet soups, salads, and vegetarian spring rolls.

According to traditional medicine, grapefruit peel has many uses in supporting and treating diseases.

The outer bark, due to its high essential oil content, is often used to treat indigestion and nausea in women experiencing morning sickness.

Relieves colds

In folk medicine, people often use grapefruit peel and leaves combined with other leaves containing essential oils such as lemongrass, lime leaves, eucalyptus leaves, etc., to make a steam bath to relieve colds.

Simply put all the leaves, such as lemongrass and lime leaves, along with grapefruit peel, into a pot, boil it, and then use the steam for a very effective cold remedy!

Support for asthma treatment

Take 150g of grapefruit peel, 30g of lily bulbs, 20g of dried onions, add white sugar, boil in water and drink in three portions throughout the day, continuously for 10 days.

Skin beautification

Grapefruit peel can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, freckles caused by hyperpigmentation, as well as blackheads and whiteheads, and dry skin.

Instructions: Use the peels of about 3 grapefruits, wash them thoroughly, and place them in a heat-resistant glass pot (do not use a metal pot); pour olive oil over the peels until they are completely covered, and heat gently; when the oil is warm, add clean water to fill half the pot.

Simmer over very low heat for 4-5 hours, then strain to remove the solids. Pour the grapefruit oil into a tightly sealed glass jar and store in a cool, dry place. This oil can be used gradually over 6 months.

Additionally, grapefruit peel is often used to make hair wash for postpartum women, helping to reduce hair loss and making hair shinier, softer, and stronger.

According to Alobacsi.vn