Benefits and Uses of Pomelo Peel: What Is Pomelo Peel Good For?

  Many people usually throw away the pomelo peel after eating the fruit. The flesh of the pomelo is rich in nutrients, and its vitamin C is unmatched by other fruits. In fact, pomelo peel also has amazing benefits and uses. Let's take a look below.

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  Benefits and Uses of Pomelo Peel

  1. Pomelo peel boiled in water treats pneumonia in children. Dry the pomelo peel left over after eating the flesh, then put it in a pot and boil it with water, just like decocting Chinese medicine. Do not use too much water, otherwise the medicinal effect will be weakened. After taking it several times, pneumonia in children can be effectively improved.

  2. Pomelo peel boiled in water treats chilblains. Boil sun-dried pomelo peel in water, and when it has reduced to a very strong decoction, take this water and apply a hot compress to the frostbitten area. Note that the temperature should be suitable; the towel must not be too hot. You can shake off some of the steam before applying it.

  3. Candied pomelo peel. Peel off the green outer skin of the pomelo peel, then cut it crosswise into thin strips. Next, blanch it in boiling water, then soak it in cold water for one or two days, changing the water once or twice during this time. When changing the water, be sure to squeeze out the water from the peel first, then put it into fresh water (this removes the bitterness). After one or two days, squeeze out the water, let it dry slightly, and set aside. Then boil some white sugar until it becomes like water (if you want it spicy, you can add some chili too), put the peel in and cook together for a while. In this way, candied pomelo peel is made.

  4. Pomelo "niang". The method for making pomelo "niang" is similar to that for candied pomelo peel, except that the prepared filling is stuffed into block-shaped pieces of pomelo peel, which are then boiled in water, soaked in cold water for one or two days, squeezed dry, and then stuffed again. Then just cook it until done.

  The above is the answer to what pomelo peel is good for. By learning more about its uses, you will remember to make use of pomelo peel the next time you eat a pomelo. You could say it is making use of what would otherwise be waste.