Citrus x aurantium var. sinensis made from the peel of the fruit picked at its ripe stage and then dried, Certified Organically Grown.
Sold by the gram, $0.0786/g without a container. Please bring or order a bag.
MAIL OR PICK UP ORDER (pre-packed)
You must (please) order a minimum of 100g and buy a biodegradable bag or container. We reserve the right to change your container to a more appropriate size as needed and to credit or invoice you for any difference in your total order cost.
OVERVIEW
Dried orange peels can be infused to make a tea loaded with Vitamin C that may help ward off colds and flu. It can also help with digestion, avert respiratory problems, and even reduce LDL cholesterol. It also is so light and fragrant that it helps with mood.
Peels from any member of the Sweet Orange family have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine at least since the writing of the Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica, written in the second century BC. The little-known fact is that there are substantially more enzymes, flavonoids, and phytonutrients in the peel of the Orange rather than the fruit. The peel is where all the essential components accumulate and they may be found in three main sections of the peel; the flavedo, albedo, and oil sacs.
It is believed that the Sweet Orange has its origins in China and from here it has been cultivated in virtually every country across the globe with most of the current production coming from Florida, California, and parts of the Mediterranean.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
The cut peel is traditionally used as a tea, and the powdered peel is used to add a sweet, fizzy flavour to drinks. Many cosmetics call for peel in either cut form or as a powder. Its light flavour makes it easy to add into tea blends, and the peel can also be incorporated into jams, jellies, stir-fry dishes and many other culinary creations.
PRECAUTIONS
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented on this website is for informational, reference and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a health care practitioner.
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