Tangerine (Mandarin Oranges) Peel Tea | [한국산] 진피차 (귤껍질차)

The next time you shop for tangerines, it may be a good idea to pay more attention to the peel than the juice. A joint study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a Canadian research firm, published in the April 2004 issue of the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry," cited the cholesterol-lowering properties of tangerine peel. Other voices recommend tea made from dried tangerine peels as beneficial to people who are seeking relief from physical conditions ranging from indigestion to cancer. Though there are no specific studies on tangerine peel tea, there are studies that document the effects of tangerine peel and tea to your health. Lower Cholesterol The major scientific study published in the 2004 issue of "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" shows that tangerine peels have more powerful health benefits than the juice and could have significant potential for lowering cholesterol in people. Reporting on the study, Science Daily explains that the peels were found t