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Did you know the peels of some fruits hold some of the most powerful nutrients in the world? There are many uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that aren’t known by many. So, next time you think about throwing away one of these peels, you may want to remember this information.

你知道有些水果皮，保有世上最多營養素嗎？有很多用途，醫療的，實用的，橘子皮與香蕉皮的妙用，很多人不知道。下次當你想丟掉這些水果皮時，你可能會想記得這些訊息。

ORANGE PEELS

It’s always a good idea to minimize pesticide levels by choosing organic oranges. Oranges tend to be grown with lower pesticide usage than most fruits but a good cleaning with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in 1 cup of water will remove almost any pesticide with ease.

買水果選有機是最好，因為可降低殺蟲劑的接觸機會。橘子在養成過程，算是水果中殺蟲劑用最少的。不過在這裡，有一種再清潔方式，你可參考。一茶匙檸檬汁+一茶匙白醋+一杯水，可清洗掉殺蟲劑(在你要利用與食用之前)。

An Orange’s peel and apple’s skin are similar because most of the nutrients are in the skin of these fruits. According to Rebecca Wood, author of The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia, “One medium orange contains over 60 flavonoids and 170 different phytonutrients.” They are good for your skin, your system and your home too. Dr. Jaishree Bhattacharjee, Ayurvedic consultant with Satvikshop helps us find out it’s different uses.

橘子皮跟蘋果皮類似，大部分的水果營養素都留在皮的部分。根據「新全食百科」的作者Rebecca：一個橘子皮含超過60種類黃酮，與170種不同植化素，對皮膚、對身體、對居家都很好。

Medicinal Properties of Orange Peels

As per Ayurveda, orange peel is tikta (bitter) and it improves digestion and can speed up your metabolism. It helps to naturally beat gas, heartburn, vomiting and acidic eructation. It’s also great to perk up your appetite and relieve nausea.

橘子皮的醫療特質

根據阿育吠陀(印度古老醫療)，橘子皮有苦味，能改善消化，加速新陳代謝，有助天然排氣，舒緩心灼熱、嘔吐、與胃酸、並能促進胃口、舒緩反胃的狀況

Due to its pacifying properties, orange peel powder helps dissolve phlegm in respiratory systems, alleviate coughs, and asthma.

因為有安撫作用，橘子皮做成的粉，有助溶解呼吸道的痰，舒緩咳嗽與哮喘。

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

大多數橘子皮反映出來的有效性，都來自精油。有抗菌、抗發炎特質。精油能緩解胃酸，保有自然的腸道活動，並促進正常肝功能。

Studies have shown that orange peel can dissolve cholesterol and triglyceride. That means consumption of an orange peel can benefit obese people who have high cholesterol levels. It has a flavonoid known as hesperidine, which is said to be effective against colon cancer and osteoporosis.

橘子皮能溶解膽固醇、三酸甘油酯，代表服用橘子皮，對肥胖、膽固醇高的人有益。它的類黃酮、橙皮苷、維他命P，能有效預防結腸癌與骨質疏鬆症。

Essential oils from orange peels are sedative in nature so it makes them great for calming nerves and inducing sleep. Use orange peels in baths or simmer in a pot to uplifting your mood or to beat insomnia naturally.

橘子皮做成的精油，是天然的鎮靜劑；能安撫神經，有助睡眠。沐浴時，利用橘子皮或當芳香薰香，有助提升心情，或自然地療癒難入眠的現象。

Beauty Properties of Orange Peels

Rub some orange peels on your skin gently if you have oily skin. Oily skin responds well to application of orange peels. It helps balance the skin’s oil and makes your skin smoother and softer.

如果你有油性肌膚，使用橘子皮揉搓在皮膚上，油性肌膚對於橘子皮有很正面的回應。能有助平衡油脂分泌，使皮膚滑順柔軟。

Dried orange peel beads can act as a natural exfoliator by removing dead cells and blackheads gently and naturally.乾的橘子皮顆粒，可當天然柔珠去角質，去黑頭粉刺，讓皮膚平滑柔細

Orange peels help in removing dark spots and blemishes.

橘子皮有住去除黑頭粉刺與面皰

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

因為清潔與抗發炎、抗菌抗、抗黴菌的功效，對於治療粉刺面皰是很理想的。

To remove damp or musky odor your house and fill it with beautiful fragrance, boil a few peels in water and maybe add some clove or cinnamon.

屋內如有潮濕發霉可用燒幾片橘子皮

Orange Peels in Cooking

If you use organic peels in cooking the orange zest can enhance the taste and flavour of many dishes.

如果料理時放橘子皮可提味

Dried orange peels can absorb humidity from brown sugar. Just place half a peel in the bag.

乾的橘子皮可，吸收黑糖裡的潮濕。可放半片在罐子裡

Candy made with orange peels can improve your appetite and the vitamin c in them protects you by boosting your immune system.

用橘子皮做成的糖果，可促進胃口其中的維他命C，可鞏固你的免疫系統

BANANA PEELS

Like oranges, make sure you use organic banana peels to reduce your exposure to pesticide levels and you may even want to try the wash described above anyways.

盡量用有機香蕉皮，降低暴露在殺蟲劑的機率

Banana peels are full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, so they can naturally cure many ailments and can aid cell regeneration. Here are just a few uses if you know more please comment some in the comment section on the bottom of this article:

香蕉皮富含抗生素、礦物質、與維他命，能以天然方式療癒一些疾病，並有助細胞新生。這裡介紹幾種用法

Water Filtration過濾水源

Research shows they have a capacity to absorb lead and copper from water.

研究顯示香蕉皮能吸收水裡的鉛與銅

Bug Bites蚊蟲咬

Just rub a banana peel on a bug bite to soothe the skin and reduce the itch.

將香蕉皮搓揉在蚊蟲咬的患部降低搔癢感

Bruises瘀傷

With regenerative properties, banana peel can speed up the healing of bruises.

因為其再生功效香蕉皮能加速瘀傷的療癒

Teeth Whitening美白牙齒

Rub the inside of a banana peel on your teeth for a couple of minutes every other day, and your teeth could be noticeably whiter in a few weeks.

將香蕉皮的內側，每隔一天摩擦牙齒數分鐘，幾周內會看到牙齒美白的效果

Warts 疣

Banana peels help eliminate warts and prevent their return. Tape or some how strap a piece of banana peel to the wart overnight for about a week or rub the banana peel on the affected area daily. This can also work for plantar warts. A potato skin has been known to be able to do the same thing.

香蕉皮有助去除疣，預防再出現。將一片香蕉皮貼在疣生成處，一整個晚上。每天做，持續一個禮拜；或是每天以香蕉皮搓揉患部。馬鈴薯皮聽說也是一樣的功效。

Scrapes and Scratches擦傷和刮傷

Rub a banana peel on small cuts or scratches and it can help promote healing.

以香蕉皮揉搓患部有助癒合

Splinters

The enzymes help dislodge the splinter and can help kick-start the healing process if you tape a piece of the peel over a splinter for a couple hours.

Acne面皰

A banana peel can soothe the inflammation and irritation of acne. It also helps to prevent future outbreaks. Rub a peel over the acne every night. You should see a positive change within a few days.

香蕉皮可舒緩發炎處有助預防將來再長每天用香蕉皮在患部揉搓會看到改善進展

Psoriasis牛皮癬

Once or twice a day, try rubbing a banana peel on a psoriasis-affected area. Bananas have properties to reduce itchiness, moisturize, and heal psoriasis. You should see noticeable differences in a few days.

一天一次到兩次以香蕉皮揉搓患部能降低搔癢有助濕潤療癒幾天內能看到改善的現象

Rashes and Itches皮疹和瘙癢

Poison ivy, mild rashes, dry skin, irritated skin and even sunburn. Banana peel is good for relieving itch and promotes healing of the skin. Rub the peel over the rash or affected are twice daily until it is gone. If you notice it getting worse you should see a professional.

有毒的長春藤、輕度皮疹、皮膚乾燥、刺激皮膚、甚至曬傷，香蕉皮能舒緩搔癢，並促進皮膚本身的療癒，將香蕉皮揉搓在患部，一天兩次直到症狀消失。如果更嚴重時就要趕快就醫

Headaches頭痛

Simply take the banana peel and spread it out across your forehead and relax while the nutrients are absorbed into your skin.

將香蕉皮鋪在前額，讓裡面的營養素充分被皮膚吸收為止

Wrinkles皺紋

Regularly applying banana peel to your forehead, face or cheeks can tighten the skin, shrink pores and reduce wrinkles.

固定將香蕉皮鋪在前額，臉部，與兩頰，能緊實肌膚，緊緻毛孔，減少皺紋

Household居家使用

Banana peels are great for polishing. After removing the stringy parts from the peel, rub away and watch the shine.

香蕉皮對於刷亮是很有功效的. 先把香蕉皮內側的絲拿掉, 摩擦一些鍋具, 可看到磨亮的效果

Article referenced from Prevent Disease

One last reason and it’s surely not the only use left, but we would advise you to always compost your unused food waste as it makes for great organic nutrient-rich soil to grow your future plants with. So remember these tips next time you go to throw away any peels! Have a quick google search to learn more.

不用的水果殘渣，對於孕育有機營養土壤是很好的，長出來的植物也更營養。記得這些小撇步，隨時估狗一下知道更多

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