Grapefruit Peel
| Grapefruit Peel in TCM:Explore the properties of Grapefruit Peel according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, ST, UB, KD
Flavors: sweet, bitter
Special Properties:
circulates qi, disperses cold, clears damp, resolves phlegm
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Grapefruit Peel is known for its ability to promote qi circulation, resolve dampness, and resolve phlegm. According to some sources grapefruit peel can help to resolve wind-cold cough, itchy throat, and dispel cold [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Stomach, Urine Bladder, and Kidney. The flavor of Grapefruit Peel is warm, and it is considered to be sweet and bitter in temperature.
For frostbite wash or soak the area in grapefruit peel tea. For jaundice or stomach distension char and powder grapefruit peel and take a teaspoon with warm water 3x daily. For gastritis or stomach inflammation make a tea from aged grapefruit peel, green tea leaves, and two slices of fresh ginger - drink throughout the day. [22]
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