Dried tangerine peel has the effect of cooling the liver, regulating the air, clearing heat, diuretic, regulating endocrine disorders... It also helps lower blood pressure and reduce uric acid levels in the body.
Regular consumption of tangerine peel tea can help prevent the formation of gout.
First, wash the tangerine peel, clean off dirt and impurities. After cleaning, drain, put the tangerine peel in a cup or teapot, steep in boiling water for a few minutes or cover and simmer for a few minutes and drink. Tangerine peel is easily bitter and astringent, so do not cook for more than 10 minutes.
Tangerine peel water has a spicy, warm taste, so you should not drink too much. You should drink tangerine peel water about three times a week and should not drink too much at a time.
When using tangerine peel water, you can also add some healthy ingredients such as honey, rock sugar, jujube...
Note: Do not drink tangerine peel water on an empty stomach because it can stimulate stomach acid secretion and damage the stomach lining, thereby affecting liver function.
Therefore, avoid drinking tangerine peel water on an empty stomach, it is best to drink about half an hour after meals.