Why You Should Keep Your Orange & Banana Peels

Orange and banana peels contain a number of valuable nutrients. These peels can also have a number of uses, both medicinal and practical.

Orange and banana peels are used in different ways for any rubbing applications. The outside of the orange peel is used for rubbing (orange side), but the inside of the banana peel is used for this purpose (white side).

ORANGE PEELS:

It is important to try and minimize your pesticide exposure by selecting organic oranges, but since oranges are very low in the pesticides, it’s not essential and a good cleaning with one tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of white vinegar in 1 cup of water will remove almost any pesticide remaining within the outer peel.

Oranges and apples have most of their nutrients in the skin of these fruits. Oranges contain over 60 flavonoids and 170 different phytonutrients.

There are a Number of Claims Pertaining to Orange & Banana Peels. Here Are Some of Them:

Medicinal Properties of Orange Peels - According to Ayurveda medicine, orange peels can improve digestion, remove sluggishness in the abdomen, help to remove gas, improve heartburn, vomiting and acidic eructation. It also works well to perk up your appetite and relieve nausea. Orange peel powder can help dissolving phlegm in the respiratory systems and alleviate coughs and asthma.

Beneficiary aspects of orange peels come from its essential oils, which have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Essential oil d-limonene has ability to defuse stomach acids and maintain normal intestinal movements. It also promotes normal liver function.

Studies have shown that orange peel can dissolve cholesterol and triglycerides. A flavonoid known as hesperidine, is said to be effective against colon cancer and osteoporosis.

Essential oils from orange peels are sedative in nature, so they can be used to calm nerves and induce sleep. Orange peels in baths or simmering in a pot, can for uplift your mood and reduce insomnia.

Orange peels can also be dried and eaten in the peel form or the powdered form as a vitamin C and bioflavonoid supplement.

Beauty Properties of Orange Peels - Oily skin responds well to application of orange peels. It balances the skin oils and makes skin smooth and soft.

Dried orange peel beads can act as a natural exfoliate and remove dead cells and blackheads, gently and naturally.

Orange peels help in removing dark spots and blemishes.

Due to its cleansing, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial and antifungal properties, it works well against pimples and acne.

To remove damp or musky odor from house and fill it with beautiful fragrance, it can be boiled in water with cloves or cinnamon.

Orange Peels in Cooking - In cooking, orange zest enhances the taste and flavor of many dishes.

Dried orange peels can absorb humidity from brown sugar

Candies made with orange peels.

BANANA PEELS:

Again, as with oranges try and make sure you use organic banana peels to reduce pesticide levels, otherwise the natural organic wash mentioned above should be used. Banana peels are full of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

Bug Bites - Rub a banana peel on bug bites to soothe the skin and reduce itching.

Bruises - With restorative properties, banana peel can speed up the healing of bruises.

Teeth Whitening - It’s said that if you rub banana peel on your teeth for a couple of minutes every day, your teeth could be noticeably whiter in a few weeks.

Warts - Banana peels are known to help to eliminate warts and to prevent their return. Simply tape a fresh piece of banana peel to the wart overnight for about a week. Alternately, you can just rub the banana peel on the affected area daily. This even works for plantar warts.

Scrapes and Scratches - Rubbing a banana peel on scrapes and scratches can help to promote healing.

Splinters - Among the more bizarre applications for banana peels is the removal of splinters. The enzymes actually help dislodge the splinter and start the healing process when you tape a piece of the peel over a splinter.

Acne - Banana peel will soothe the inflammation and irritation of acne and reduce outbreaks. Rub the peel over the acne every night. Improvements should be apparent within a few days.

Psoriasis - Once or twice daily, rub a banana peel on a psoriasis-affected area. Bananas have all the properties to moisturize, reduce itchiness, and heal psoriasis providing noticeable differences in as little as a few days.

Rashes and Itches - Got poison ivy? Banana peel is good for relieving the itch. Rub the peel over the rash twice daily until it is gone.

Headaches - Hold the banana peel across your forehead as a headache cure.

Wrinkles - Given the overall restorative and healing properties of banana peel, it is said that regularly applying banana peel to your forehead and cheeks can tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles.

Household - The theme in household applications for banana peels is polishing. After removing the stringy bits from the peel, rub away and watch the shine.

Shoe Polish - Rub the banana peel on your leather shoes and then buff them up with a soft cloth.

Leather Polish - Leather jackets and furniture could benefit from those peels. Please test a small area first before tackling your sofa with a banana peel and buffing it with a soft cloth.

Silver Polish - The application is the same as above: rub and buff.

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