Orange Peel (Sweet) (C/S) (OG) (CITRUS SINENSIS)

Description:
Sweet Orange Peel is the outer peel (rind) of the fruit of Sweet Orange tree, an evergreen, belonging Rutaceae family. It is a small tree with a rounded crown, smooth, greyish-brown bark, fragrant white flowers, and fruit with a peel that is thin to rather thick.

Origin:
United States

Other Names:
Forbidden Fruit, Golden Apple, Jaffa, Navel, Sweet Orange, Valencia

Part Used:
Peel

Culinary Uses:
Sweet Orange Peel is used as a flavoring in teas, cakes and other foods. It can be added to candies, breads, cookies, and cakes. It also gives zest to vegetable dishes. Use dried Sweet Orange Peel in any recipe that calls for fresh orange peel. 1 tablespoon of Dried Orange Peel is equivalent to the rind of 1 medium fresh orange, grated.

Medicinal Uses:
Orange Peel can be used as an aid for minor sleeplessness, and in the treatment of anorexia, colds and coughs. Orange Peel also improves the digestion of food.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Love, divination, luck, and money.
Planet Rulership: Sun
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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