Tangerine Peel 陈皮

In TCM, dried tangerine peels help regulate Qi and have nourishing benefits on the digestive system and lungs. Bitter yet fragrant, they can be used in teas, soups, desserts, drinks, and stews.

Benefits:
● Drains dampness (excess moisture) and resolves phlegm
● Relieves wet and persistent cough due to excessive phlegm in the lungs
● Provides relief for digestive disorders (e.g. nausea, bloating, belching, and vomiting)
● Improves appetite

Dosage:
3g to 9g

Suggested use:
Rinse before use. Tangerine peels are commonly used in teas, soups, desserts, drinks, and stews, such as red bean soup with lotus seeds and tangerine peel.

Storage:
Best kept refrigerated

How to relieve loss of appetite:
For loss of appetite, steep 2-3 pieces of the tangerine peel with 4-5 red dates in a cup of hot water to stimulate appetite.

How to relieve wind-heat cough:*
Infuse one tablespoon of chrysanthemum with 1-2 pieces of tangerine peel in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes before drinking.

*A wind-heat cough may manifest physically as phlegmy cough with yellow or sticky phlegm; sore throat; runny nose with sticky mucus; dry mouth, etc.

Note:
The information above serves as a general guide only. Please consult a licensed TCM practitioner for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Tangerine Peel (chén pí; 陈皮)

Origin:
Guangdong, China