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Also known as- Citrus sinensis, Citrus aurantium, zhi shi, blood oranges, ruby oranges. Less expensive than lemon peel orange peel adds a citrus orange flavor and bright orange color to cooking without the hassle of zesting the fruit yourself. Great for use in waffles, breads, muffins, rice, and orange spicy recipes.
Parts Used
The peel of the fruit picked before it has ripened, dried and cut.
Typical Preparations
Traditionally used as a tea. May also be incorporated into culinary dishes. The powder is used in cosmetic applications as well.
Precautions
Women who are trying to get pregnant should not take this herb.
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Another use for orange peels is air freshening. Combine dried orange peels, cinnamon sticks, lemon peels, and flower petals in a simmering pot of water. As the steam leaves the potpourri, the air should become much more fragrant. Orange oil, derived from orange peels, is often used in commercial air fresheners and furniture polishes. Dried orange peels can also be stored in a cheesecloth bag and kept in closets to reduce musty odors.
The essential oils found in orange peels are also used as insect repellents. To discourage ants from entering your home, experts suggest using a blended puree of orange peels and water directly on anthills and favored pathways. Rubbing orange peels directly on the skin is also said to be an effective mosquito repellent. Insects in general find the odor of orange oil offensive, which may be a natural means of protecting the fruit from would-be predators.
Small insects aren't the only living things affected by the smell of orange peels. Some experts suggest that a mixture of dried orange peels and coffee grounds will discourage neighborhood cats from using a homeowner's yard as a litter box. Animals such as cats and dogs are territorial, using scent cues to orient themselves. The overpowering smell of orange oil and coffee overrides their usual litter box signals.
There are dozens of uses for the ingredients found in orange peels. One promising use involves the combination of carbon dioxide gas and orange peels to create a form of plastic. Other research involving citrus plants and their amazing chemical structure is still ongoing.
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