Chenpi is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, which is made by drying the peel of orange, a fruit that we often eat. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dried tangerine peel tastes bitter and warm, and has the functions of regulating qi, soothing liver, eliminating dampness and strengthening spleen, relieving qi stagnation of spleen and stomach, resolving phlegm and eliminating dampness.

Chenpi, also known as orange peel, was called "Gui Lao" and "Red Peel" in ancient times. It is the pericarp of small evergreen trees in Rutaceae and the mature fruit of many plants of the same genus. Because the fresh peel is spicy and the orange peel with long aging time is better, the peels of Guangdong Xinhui orange and Chazhi orange are the best. Therefore, Chinese medicine prescriptions often write "Guang Chen Pi" and "Xin Hui Pi".

Although fresh orange peel and dried tangerine peel are the same thing, their properties are quite different. Fresh orange peel contains more volatile oil and does not have the medicinal effect of dried tangerine peel. However, after the second year, the content of volatile oil in dried tangerine peel will be greatly reduced, and the content of flavonoids will be relatively increased. At this time, the medicinal value of dried tangerine peel can be reflected. In addition, because the surface of fresh orange peel is polluted by pesticides and preservatives, these chemicals are harmful to human health, and soaking it in water may also have adverse effects on health.

Orange peel exudes a golden and bright peel. Besides sweet and sour fragrance, there is also an elegant floral fragrance, which can promote appetite, beauty beauty and reduce fatigue. Sweet and fruity, very suitable for drinking with other flowers and plants.

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Citrus is one of the most nutritious and consumed fruits. The pulp has excellent flavor, the juice is sweet, and it is often made into popular drinks. Orange peel can be processed into candy, jelly and so on. After drying, it is often used as "dried tangerine peel" in traditional Chinese medicine. Leaves, flowers and fruits can be used to extract essential oils and perfumes. Pectin and aromatic oil can also be extracted from pomace and peel, and you can drink tea with orange peel. You can use orange peel to regulate qi, eliminate phlegm and relieve cough. Soaking orange peel in green tea can eliminate phlegm, resist bacteria and diminish inflammation, so it is good for people with cough and phlegm.

Matters needing attention

Please keep it indoors in a cool and dry place to prevent children from taking it by themselves.

Appropriate collocation

Rose, rose hips, hibiscus flowers, lemon grass, verbena, raspberry leaves, mint leaves, Paraguayan tea.

References:

Orange Peel _ Baidu Encyclopedia