Mandarin peels: the use of peel in the garden and at home

Citrus fruits such as mandarin have a lot of fans. After eating the fruit remains a lot of fragrant peel, which is a pity to throw. I wonder what use it can be found at home or in the garden?

Citrus fruits are famous for their benefits, helping to strengthen the immune system and improving mood. Very often, lovers of tangerines dry crusts, but after they are not used. And in vain. After all, the benefits are not only in the flesh of the fruit, but also in its peel.

Peel contains a huge amount of various essential oils, all kinds of acids, antioxidants and other useful substances. In the zest of mandarin there are substances that have a positive effect on the heart. The beneficial properties of the peel help to normalize pressure, strengthen the immune system, help fight viral diseases, help fight obesity and reduce the level of bad cholesterol. Peel can help during the flu or cold, can be an excellent cough remedy and not only.

Essential oils and vitamins that are contained in the peel help to fight depression, depressed mood and chronic fatigue. The aroma of mandarin is often used during aromatherapy, as it has only a beneficial effect on the human body. In addition, this aromatherapy helps fight the flu and strengthens the immune system.

Also, the citrus peel helps to fight nail fungus, strengthens the nails and restores their healthy appearance. To do this, it is enough just a few days to rub the nail plate with fresh skin and the nail fungus will disappear. In addition, a decoction of citrus peels helps to restore the shine and beauty of the hair.

Due to the enormous benefits of this peel is used for the manufacture of sachets, for the preparation of decoctions and drinks, for inhalation, or simply as a dietary supplement.

Of course, this product has some contraindications. For example, excessive consumption of such crusts can lead to such serious diseases as ulcers or gastritis. You can not use mandarin peel with high acidity, with ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, diabetes and allergies to citrus.

Tangerine peel is quite possible to use in the garden at the dacha. The use of such crusts in the garden will help to overcome some pests. You can use both fresh and dried crusts. Before using and drying it is imperative that you wash them with soapy water to remove any harmful plaque. You can dry the peel just in the sun, laying them on a board or paper. And you can use a special apparatus for drying vegetables, berries and fruits.

Every gardener or gardener is well acquainted with such a pest as aphid. Tangerine peel perfectly repels pests, not allowing them to spoil the crop. To do this, it will be enough if you just lay out the crusts next to those plants on which aphid usually appears. You can also make a special citrus solution, which will be convenient to spray the plants.

One liter of boiling water will need two hundred grams of dry or fresh mandarin peels. Leave the mixture for three days. After this, the infusion should be thoroughly filtered and diluted with water. One liter of infusion is enough for five liters of pure water. There you can add soap chips and start spraying the plants. After this procedure, no pests on the plants will not remain. The tool is completely safe and environmentally friendly, so do not be afraid to spray them with fruit trees.

In addition to aphids and other pests, crowds of ants often attack trees. These little insects are paving and spoiling the crop.To prevent the invasion of ants, you can use a tangerine peel. From fresh peel should make a thick gruel and coat it with a tree trunk.

If we talk about tangerine peels, as a fertilizer, then it is worth mentioning that they are able to emit a large amount of nitrogen. Gardeners are well aware that there is some nitrogen in the compost. And in order to saturate the compost with this component even more, it is enough to add mandarin peels to it.

It's no secret that citrus peel contains a certain amount of sulfur, calcium and many other useful substances. All of them can benefit the soil. Tangerine peel will help nourish the earth with nutrients that will contribute to a good harvest. Dried peels are suitable for this fertilizer.

Dried citrus peels were also used by our grandmothers as the most effective remedy for moths. To do this, just lay out the crusts on the shelves in the closet and winter clothing will be safely stored.

If you put a small candle in the half of the rind and light it, then it will replace the aroma lamp during a romantic dinner. You can also make a spray or freshener, which will not only help fill the house with a pleasant aroma, but also relieve mosquitoes. To do this, insulate the peel with plain water for a day.

You can also use the peel as a cosmetic to clean the pores. To do this, rinse the rind thoroughly, chop it and pour it with cold, purified water. In a day the tangerine tonic will be ready. If the house has dried peels, then you can grind them, add to the shower gel and get a great body scrub.

Tangerine rind is so fragrant that it is often used for various drinks or pastries. For example, if there are dried citrus fruits in the house, then they can be used during brewing tea during the cold period. As a result, the drink will be fragrant and healthy. You can brew black tea using not only the peel, but also spices such as cloves, cinnamon or ginger. They are perfectly combined with citrus and will give the drink additional benefits.

If you grind dried crusts in a coffee grinder, then this powder can be used during baking buns, muffins or muffins. It will be a natural flavor, thanks to which baking will acquire a unique aroma and taste.

It is possible to cook candied fruits. In order to make them, you can use a quick recipe. Two hundred grams of peel will need as much sugar and two hundred fifty milliliters of water. Rinse the rind thoroughly, then soak it in clean cold water. It is necessary to soak it for two days, periodically changing the water. This will save the product from bitterness and harmful substances.

After the peel cut into cubes or strips, cook over low heat for fifteen minutes. Mix sugar with water and boil syrup. After the sugar has completely dissolved, add our crusts and cook over low heat until all the liquid has disappeared. Put candied fruits on a baking sheet, covered with paper, and dry. If you plan to keep such candied fruits for a long time, then add a pinch of citric acid to the syrup.

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