Orange Peel - The Magick Moon

Orange Peel is cut, and sold by the ounce.

Orange Peel is the outer peel, or rind of the fruit of an orange tree, an evergreen, belonging to the 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.

Orange Peel otherwise known as citrus sinensis, is a source of pectin, an indigestible carbohydrate that stimulates the growth of probiotic bacteria in the large intestine. These bacteria help prevent food-borne pathogens.

Orange Peel has also been shown to aid in the prevention of indigestion, lower cholesterol, and help in the digestion of fatty foods. Orange Peel has been studied as an anti-cancer agent.

Supplementing with Orange Peel Powder is a healthy way to increase Vitamin C intake, thus improving overall health in regards to the increased immunity to cold and flu that Vitamin C provides, as well as aiding digestion and preventing food-related illnesses.

Orange peel is used by gardeners as a slug repellent.

Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Leo
Gender: Male
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Deities: Apallo, Hera
Basic Powers: Luck, Love, Money, Divination, Weddings

Dried orange peel and seeds are added to love sachets for love magick, and the flowers to those sachets designed to lead to wedded bliss. The fresh or dried blossoms or the distilled water from the flowers of an orange tree added to the bath make the bather more attractive.

Orange flower water is added to love and lust inducing potions and witch bottles.

Orange peels may be used for magick or spells worked for love, divination, luck, money, house and business blessings. Add to love sachets to help someone make up their mind. Use in sachets and amulets to bring luck to business negotiations.

Orange peel is added to prosperity powders, incenses and mixtures, and the Chinese have long considered oranges symbols of luck and good fortune. It may be added to incenses of prosperity and when using tarot, runes, etc.

Use Peels in incense for divination, balance, healing, harmony, peace, money and riches, psychic awareness, luck. A highly solar scent, add essential oil to purification blends.

Drinking an infusion of orange peels will guard against drunkenness.

To gleam the answers to a yes or no question eat an orange. Then count the number of seeds. An even number, the answer is no; an odd, the answer is yes. Orange juice may be a substitute for wine at rituals.

The essential oil can be used in an oil burner when having a down time, there's nothing quite as uplifting as the orange's mild, sweet citrusy scent!

Orange incense or blossom is appropriate for burning in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell.

If you use orange peel in your rituals and spells use it specifically for healing, purification, and strengthening magical energies.

Medicinal Usage:
Traditionally used as a tea. Combined with peony to relieve menstrual cramps, with magnolia for bloating, with rhubarb root for constipation, and with gardenia fruit for slow digestion after long-term illness.

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.

Supplementing with Orange Peel is a healthy way to increase Vitamin C intake, thus improving overall health in regards to the increased immunity to cold and flu that Vitamin C provides, as well as aiding digestion and preventing food-related illnesses.

Orange peel used for aromatherapy is good for treating the following physical issues: Dull and Oily Complexions, Obesity, Palpitations, Water Retention, Bronchitis, Chills, Colds, Flu,Constipation, Dyspepsia, Spasms, and Mouth Ulcers.

It may also be used to treat the following mental issues: Nervous Tension, Stress-Related Conditions, Anger, Confidence, Depression, Fear, Happiness, ad Peace.

Culinary Usage:
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.

Cosmetic Usage:
Orange fruit and peal are used as a skin-conditioning ingredient, applied in many various cosmetic items for its sunscreen enhancing, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory, properties as well as being biodegradable.

Orange peels can help your skin stay younger.

Use in bathing powder:
Dry some orange peels, grind them into a powder, Prior to taking a relaxing bath, add a few tablespoons to the water to make your skin glow.

Use orange peels to lighten the color of your skin, and also marks and scars on the other parts of your body. It is easy to use each day, since it is all natural.

Let the peels dry under the sun for about a week or until it can be mashed effortlessly by hand. Make sure that the peels are really dried up before using them. Mash the peels of the oranges in a bowl or container using your hand. Go on mashing them until they are evenly pulverized.

Slowly pour milk into the container holding your pulverized orange peels, and begin to blend the two together thoroughly with a spoon. The quantity of milk used will vary depending on the amount of orange peels you have ready to use.

Make sure that there are several tablespoons at hand when making the mixture. Whisk in an adequate amount of milk into the pulverized orange peel to create a nice thick paste consistency.

After making your orange peel facial mask, put on a light coating of the concocted blend unto your skin and let it dry for approximately 30 minutes. When the mixture has dried on your skin, rinse your face or skin with a nice warm water, and ensure no residue of the mixture remains on your skin.

This mask will absorb excess oil from your skin leaving your face brighter, and refreshed.

Keep leftover orange peel facial mask mixture in the refrigerator, but ensure it is tightly sealed to avoid oxidizing.

Use the blend daily as long as you wish, or until you have obtained the preferred outcome. Your orange peel facial mask may be used on your face or other area which has marks, scars or blemished you wish to lighten, and may be used until your desired effect has been achieved.

Usage Example:
Orange Tea
2 -3 pieces of orange peel *
1 1/2 cups water
Add sugar and or milk to preferred taste.

Place the pieces of orange peel in a small pot of water.
Bring to a boil.
Pour in a teacup. Notice the yellow tinge.
Sweeten to taste. Add milk if desired.
Experiment with flavor by adding grated ginger, or a cinnamon stick, or a bay leaf, or even a lime bud to change up the overall flavor of the tea.
Women who are trying to get pregnant should not take this herb.

NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Orange Peel listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbalist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.

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