BENEFITS OF ORANGE PEELS 

Orange peels are packed with nutrients and beneficial compounds that will do your body a whole lot of good. Apart from the loaded close of vitamin C that will get to obtain from oranges, the peels have the ability to cleanse the lungs and help us fight the toxins that may irritate the tissues in the lungs. Orange peels are naturally loaded with histamine (Suppressing compound). This is quite useful for those who have sleeping disorders. You can either use it in their fresh or dried form. The dried orange peels last longer than the fresh peels.  Other benefits from orange peels include.

Support against respiratory distress orange peels have cleansing effect; they help  break down and expel congestion. They contain enzymes, fibre, vitamin C which is an immunity booster that helps to prevent cold and flu. 

Helps to improve the skin : orange peels can be dried and made into  powder. The powder is turned into a paste by adding honey and yoghurt . 

Thus can be applied on the face and neck for about twenty minutes before rinsing it. This help gets rid if dark spot and block harmful ultraviolet rays. 

For whitening of the teeth: orange peels contain d. limonene, this is a compound that helps reduce the stains on the teeth. Stains gotten from smoking can be removed by rubbing the inside of an orange peel over the teeth for about three minutes rinse your mouth afterwards. Alternatively use the orange peel paste. 

For preventing itchy scalp: Adding the orange peel to homemade   shampoo will give your hair a nice citrus smell, it will also help to prevent itchy scalp. 

Aid digestion: taking orange peel tea aids digestion. orange peel tea can be made by adding dried orange peels into a cup of boiled water, you can add honey to it tea is ready. 

Assist in weight loss: if you are keen on shedding some weight you can take orange peel tea often especially tea made from organic orange peels. How to make the tea; dry the peels obtained from organic oranges, add a tablespoon of it to a cup of hot water, then cover it for about ten minutes, honey could be added to sweeten the tea. 

Although the taste of the peels is somewhat bitter but the benefits can't be over emphasised.