Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi)

Citrus flavonoids (hesperidin) have documented activity; the digestive use is largely traditional. Generally regarded as a gentle, food-grade herb.

Benefits

Aged citrus peel is one of TCM's most common digestive herbs
used to 'regulate Qi' and ease bloating
nausea
and sluggish digestion
prized more as it ages.

Key compounds

Hesperidinlimonenepolymethoxyflavones

May help with

Bloating
nausea
poor appetite
sluggish digestion

Best for these goals

DigestionappetiteQi regulation

How to use it

Decoction; added to cooking and tonic soups; tea

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Very well tolerated as a food-grade herb. | Consult clinician: Pregnancy if used in medicinal amounts; medications affected by citrus (high-dose extracts).

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