100g sachet of Mandarin Peel Pericarp

Chen Pi, also known as dried tangerine peel, is a herb widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Appreciated for its pleasant aroma and numerous benefits, Chen Pi can be easily integrated into your daily life to enhance overall well-being.

Benefits and Uses:
In TCM, Chen Pi is renowned for its beneficial effects on digestion and energy circulation within the body:
Improved digestion: Chen Pi is often used to alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, nausea, and difficulty in stomach emptying. It helps stimulate appetite and regulate digestive functions.
Lung support: It is also effective in relieving phlegm and respiratory symptoms due to its expectorant properties.
Qi regulation: Chen Pi helps regulate Qi (vital energy) in the body, promoting smooth energy flow and reducing stagnation.
Moisture reduction: This herb is used to eliminate excess moisture in the body, aiding in preventing conditions like water retention and internal dampness.

Usage Recommendations:
Chen Pi can be used in various ways to maximize its benefits:
Decoctions: Add Chen Pi pieces to your herbal decoctions to benefit from its digestive and respiratory properties. Once or twice a week, prepare a decoction with Chen Pi and other tonifying herbs to support your overall well-being.
Tea: Prepare an infusion by adding Chen Pi pieces to hot water. This aromatic tea is excellent for digestion and can be consumed after meals. Prepare a Chen Pi infusion and drink it after meals to aid digestion and prevent bloating.
Cooking: Use Chen Pi as an ingredient in your dishes to add flavor and benefit from its medicinal properties. Incorporate Chen Pi into soups, stews, and meat dishes to enjoy its benefits while enhancing the flavor of your meals.
Inhalation: Boil Chen Pi in water and inhale the vapors to relieve respiratory symptoms.

Chen Pi, or dried tangerine peel, is a valuable herb in traditional Chinese medicine, recognized for its digestive and respiratory benefits. Whether for improving digestion, supporting the lungs, regulating Qi, or reducing moisture, Chen Pi offers a wide range of benefits for your well-being.-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category: Qi-regulating
Pinyin: Chen Pi
Pharmaceutical Name: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Other Names: Sheng Chen Pi, Guan Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
Description: Mandarin pericarp

Properties:
Nature: Warm.
Flavor: Spicy, bitter, aromatic.
Tropism: Spleen, Lung, Stomach.
Toxicity: Non-toxic.

Actions and Indications:
Regulates Qi.
Regulates the Center.
Dries Dampness.
Transforms Phlegm.
Spleen Qi Stagnation, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

Contraindications:
Internal Heat Fullness (red tongue, little saliva).
Dry cough due to Qi or Yin deficiency.
Stomach Fire causing vomiting and nausea.
Avoid use with substances of drying, warm, warm, aromatic nature.
Use with caution in individuals with symptoms of Heat excess (red tongue).
Dry cough or blood sputum.
Use with caution in case of liquid deficiency.
Prolonged use may damage Yuan Qi.
Contraindicated in case of abdominal pain.
Contraindicated if no symptoms of Dampness-Tan.
Recommended Dosage:
3-10g in decoction per day.
Usage:
Boil for 10 minutes.

Color varies from orange to brown
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Western Use:
Calms Cough (choking sensation).
Anorexia
Fatigue
Promotes digestion
Eliminates phlegm
Removes food stagnation
Family: Herb that regulates Qi (carminatives)

For more details about the plant, refer to the Newsletter 16 - Chen Pi

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Usage Precautions:
Cannot substitute a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children, protected from heat and humidity.

To ensure traceability and excellence of our supplies, we prioritize collection companies strategically located in the heart of recognized traditional terroirs. Entire villages have specialized in plant cultivation and have developed invaluable expertise for all stages of cultivation over centuries.

Absence of bacteriological or fungal contamination, heavy metals, pesticide residues, sulfurs, and irradiation.

Comparisons:
JU PI - Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae and Chen Pi are the peel of the same fruit, however, Ju Pi is the fresh peel while Chen Pi is the preserved and aged peel. Ju Pi is more irritating to the Stomach, more dispersing, and very drying. Chen Pi is more moderate and therefore preferred clinically.
QING PI - Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride treats diseases of the Middle and Lower Burners.