Discarding watermelon peel is just like throwing money out the window, there are many unknown uses.

Pomelo is often known for its juicy flesh, but its peel is also a valuable resource with many special uses. Not only can essential oil be extracted from the pomelo peel, but dishes made from this peel are also highly favored.

The pomelo peel has a distinctive taste with a slight bitterness, spiciness, and astringency. It has the effects of dispelling wind, resolving phlegm, etc. Many people often use the white pith inside the pomelo peel to create dishes such as sweet soups, spring rolls or salad rolls.

The outer peel contains many essential oils, so it is often used in cases of poor digestion or pregnant women experiencing nausea. In addition, the pomelo peel can also be used to make shampoo, helping hair reduce hair loss and become shiny and healthy.

In addition to the mentioned applications, the pomelo peel also has many other noteworthy uses, including:

When cooking porridge, adding a few slices of pomelo peel will create a fragrant taste and enhance the flavor.

Place a few slices of pomelo peel near the kitchen stove, under the dispersing effect, the essential oil in the pomelo peel will spread and make the kitchen space fragrant.

Pomelo peel contains lots of vitamin C and fragrant essential oils. When dried and used together with tea, it will create a fragrant taste and have the function of clearing the nose, mouth, and stimulating digestion.

Water boiled from pomelo peel or juice squeezed from pomelo peel can be used to help relieve hangover symptoms.

Pomelo peel contains alkalis. If dipped in a little salt and rubbed on stains on lacquer utensils, it will help clean and create a shiny surface.

Pomelo peel can also be used to remove stains on synthetic leather objects such as leather shoes, belts, etc.

Use 1-2 pomelo peels and 2 cups of water for boiling, then use this water to scrub objects in the house to help remove stains.

Pomelo peel can be cut into pomegranate-like seeds, soaked in honey or white sugar. After a period of soaking, it can be used as a filling for buns, bringing a fragrant and appealing taste.

After washing and cutting the pomelo peel into small pieces, add white sugar to make pomelo sauce, creating a delicious sauce with a distinctive flavor like tomato sauce.

When processing goat meat, fish, etc., adding a little pomelo peel can help eliminate the characteristic gamy odor of these foods.

When grilling meat or ribs, adding a few slices of pomelo peel will bring a fresh flavor without losing the natural flavor of the food.

Pomelo peel has the effect of resolving phlegm, dispelling wind, reducing low blood pressure, and is a very effective medicinal material. After washing and drying, the pomelo peel can be soaked in white wine. After 2 – 3 weeks, this solution can be used to detoxify the body and help dispel phlegm.

Combine pomelo peel with fresh ginger and cook together to use in cases of nausea due to cold stomach.

Using fresh pomelo peel for cooking drinking water can help treat constipation.

Combining fresh pomelo peel with licorice for cooking drinking water can help treat breast gland inflammation.

For young people with signs of hair loss, using fresh pomelo peel to spray on the hair can stimulate the growth of new hair and prevent baldness.

Using fresh pomelo peel for mouthwash can help prevent bad breath.

After drying, the pomelo peel can be placed in a fabric bag for bathing water, helping to protect the skin to become smooth and radiant.

Boil dried pomelo peel together with henna to make shampoo can make hair soft, reduce hair loss and dandruff.

Drinking water from pomelo peel can also help detoxify from fish and crab.