Therapeutic uses and other benefits of grapefruit peel in diet therapy

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1. Boiling grapefruit peels to treat pediatric pneumonia: After eating the grapefruit, keep the peels and let them dry. Put a few pieces of these peels into a pot, add water, and bring it to a boil (the pieces shouldn’t be too small, as this will reduce their medicinal effect; yet they also shouldn’t be too large). Use not too much water (just as when preparing traditional Chinese medicine). After boiling several times, pour the liquid into a bowl for the child to drink. Drinking it several times will help bring recovery. 　　2. Using dried grapefruit peels to make a decoction for treating chilblains: Boil dried grapefruit peels to make a concentrated decoction, and then use this liquid to apply as a hot compress to the affected areas suffering from chilblains; however, it should not be used on areas where the skin is broken. Pay attention to the temperature of the heat compress; at first, the towel should not be too hot – it can be shaken to release some heat before being used. Once the frostbitten area has adjusted, gradually increase the temperature; at its highest, remove the towel from the pot and apply direct heat to the area. This method requires patience and long-term persistence (even once improvement is seen, it’s best to continue until the end of winter), as it can promote recovery from frostbite and effectively prevent recurrence or reduce its severity in the following year. If the frostbitten area is not broken, you can add a few dried hot peppers. It is best to use the pot and towel separately. There is no need to change the water that has been boiled, but it must be brought to a boil each time; when adding new water, the boiling time should be increased. 　　3. Insect-resistant: Tear off the white veins on the inner surface, place it in a well-ventilated area to dry, and then expose it to sunlight to remove any remaining moisture. Store it in a bag with holes punched in it to keep it safe; it can be placed in a corner of the wardrobe or inside a rice container to protect it from insects. 　　4. Can remove unpleasant odors Placing grapefruit peels in the refrigerator can help eliminate unwanted smells inside it! 　　5. Grapefruit Peel Bath Soap Self-made grapefruit peel bath soap not only saves money but also protects the skin from harmful synthetic chemicals; most importantly, it has excellent beautifying effects.