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| − | Other Names : Citrus Peel, Ju pi, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Ju Hong, Ju Hong Pi<br>Citrus peel is the dried peel of a citrus fruit, most commonly a tangerine or Mandarin orange. (Note: If an immature peel is being used, the peel is known as [[Qing Pi]].) The peels are removed from the fruit and allowed to dry in the sun before being used. According to some traditional Chinese medicine beliefs, the older the peel is before being used, the greater its effect.<br>See also : [[Tangerine]] | + | [[File:Chen pi.png|thumb|350px|left|Chen Pi]] |
| + | Other Names : Citrus Peel, Ju pi, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Ju Hong, Ju Hong Pi<br>Citrus peel is the dried peel of a citrus fruit, most commonly a tangerine or Mandarin orange. (Note: If an immature peel is being used, the peel is known as [[Qing Pi]].) The peels are removed from the fruit and allowed to dry in the sun before being used. According to some traditional Chinese medicine beliefs, the older the peel is before being used, the greater its effect.<br>See also : | ||
| + | * [[Tangerine]] | ||
| + | * [[Mandarin]] | ||
==Special Precautions of Chen Pi== | ==Special Precautions of Chen Pi== | ||
* Citrus peel should not be used in cases of dry cough caused by yin deficiency, and should be used with caution in cases of dry excess heat. | * Citrus peel should not be used in cases of dry cough caused by yin deficiency, and should be used with caution in cases of dry excess heat. | ||
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* As of this writing, there are no known drug-interactions with citrus peel. | * As of this writing, there are no known drug-interactions with citrus peel. | ||
==Benefits and uses of Chen Pi are== | ==Benefits and uses of Chen Pi are== | ||
| − | Tangerine peel has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is said to regulate and normalize the flow of qi (life force) In France and other parts of Europe, it is known particularly as a remedy for children and the elderly--both for digestive problems and to soothe overwrought young minds. Tangerine peel is an ingredient in many traditional Chinese tonics. Tangerine peel is commonly used to treat indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, and other forms of stomach upset, hiccups, and coughs and congestion. Using the peel in a poultice will help promote healing and ease inflammation associated with pulled muscles and sprains, twisted tendons, and other sports related injuries. The essential oil can treat the same conditions plus it stimulates the lymph system, eliminates excess fluid, increases urine output, and combats obesity. Tangerine oil is gentler than other citrus oils and is used by pregnant women as a soother and tranquilizer. It can be helpful in treating nervous tension, emotional stress, depression, and insomnia. The oil also works in treating various skin conditions such as scars, stretch marks, and acne. Used in aromatherapy, Tangerine oil refreshes, relaxes, and restores. The peel of young, green Tangerines is called Qing Pi and is helpful in treating breast pain, hernia pain, and low blood pressure. Combined with other ingredients, Tangerine peel is also good for treating gout, morning sickness, and male sexual problems. | + | Tangerine peel has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is said to regulate and normalize the flow of qi (life force) In France and other parts of Europe, it is known particularly as a remedy for children and the elderly--both for digestive problems and to soothe overwrought young minds. Tangerine peel is an ingredient in many traditional Chinese tonics. |
| − | Nature: Pungent and bitter, warm | + | * Tangerine peel is commonly used to treat indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, and other forms of stomach upset, hiccups, and coughs and congestion. |
| − | Citrus peel is perceived to have a pungent, bitter flavor and a warm property. It interacts with the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians, and has three primary functions in traditional Chinese medicine: | + | * Using the peel in a poultice will help promote healing and ease inflammation associated with pulled muscles and sprains, twisted tendons, and other sports related injuries. |
| − | * It circulates the spleen and stomach qi and strengthens the spleen. | + | * The essential oil can treat the same conditions plus it stimulates the lymph system, eliminates excess fluid, increases urine output, and combats obesity. Tangerine oil is gentler than other citrus oils and is used by pregnant women as a soother and tranquilizer. |
| − | * It lessens the severity of nausea and vomiting. | + | * It can be helpful in treating nervous tension, emotional stress, depression, and insomnia. |
| − | * It can be used with pinellia and poria to help phlegm congeal, reduce cough and ease discomfort in the chest and diaphragm. | + | * The oil also works in treating various skin conditions such as scars, stretch marks, and acne. |
| + | * Used in aromatherapy, Tangerine oil refreshes, relaxes, and restores. | ||
| + | * The peel of young, green Tangerines is called Qing Pi and is helpful in treating breast pain, hernia pain, and low blood pressure. | ||
| + | * Combined with other ingredients, Tangerine peel is also good for treating gout, morning sickness, and male sexual problems. | ||
| + | * Chinese medicine: Nature: Pungent and bitter, warm. Citrus peel is perceived to have a pungent, bitter flavor and a warm property. It interacts with the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians, and has three primary functions in traditional Chinese medicine: | ||
| + | ** It circulates the spleen and stomach qi and strengthens the spleen : Spleen/Stomach Qi Stagnation with epigastric or abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting. | ||
| + | ** It lessens the severity of nausea and vomiting. | ||
| + | ** Phlegm-Damp Obstructs the Lung with coughs with a stifling sensation in the chest and/or diaphragm and copious, viscous sputum. It can be used with pinellia and poria to help phlegm congeal, reduce cough and ease discomfort in the chest and diaphragm. | ||
* In Western medicine, citrus peel is believed to possess several beneficial properties. At various times, it has been used as an expectorant; tonic; anti-emetic; antibacterial; and anti-inflammatory. | * In Western medicine, citrus peel is believed to possess several beneficial properties. At various times, it has been used as an expectorant; tonic; anti-emetic; antibacterial; and anti-inflammatory. | ||
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==Used in Patent Medecines== | ==Used in Patent Medecines== | ||
* [[Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan]] | * [[Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan]] | ||
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* [[Kang Ning Wan]] | * [[Kang Ning Wan]] | ||
* [[Zi Sheng Wan]] | * [[Zi Sheng Wan]] | ||
| + | * [[Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan]] | ||
| + | * [[Wu Ji San]] | ||
| + | * [[Ji Ming San]] | ||
| + | *[[Xing Su San]] | ||
| + | * [[Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang]] | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:Chinese medicine]] | [[Category:Chinese medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Expectorant]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:23, 1 January 2020
Other Names : Citrus Peel, Ju pi, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Ju Hong, Ju Hong Pi
Citrus peel is the dried peel of a citrus fruit, most commonly a tangerine or Mandarin orange. (Note: If an immature peel is being used, the peel is known as Qing Pi.) The peels are removed from the fruit and allowed to dry in the sun before being used. According to some traditional Chinese medicine beliefs, the older the peel is before being used, the greater its effect.
See also :
Special Precautions of Chen Pi
- Citrus peel should not be used in cases of dry cough caused by yin deficiency, and should be used with caution in cases of dry excess heat.
- It may cause skin sensitivity in sunlight.
- Safety in young children and those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.
- It is relatively safe, especially for long-term use; the American Herbal Products Association has given it a class 1 rating, meaning it can be safely consumed when used appropriately.
- As of this writing, there are no known drug-interactions with citrus peel.
Benefits and uses of Chen Pi are
Tangerine peel has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is said to regulate and normalize the flow of qi (life force) In France and other parts of Europe, it is known particularly as a remedy for children and the elderly--both for digestive problems and to soothe overwrought young minds. Tangerine peel is an ingredient in many traditional Chinese tonics.
- Tangerine peel is commonly used to treat indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, and other forms of stomach upset, hiccups, and coughs and congestion.
- Using the peel in a poultice will help promote healing and ease inflammation associated with pulled muscles and sprains, twisted tendons, and other sports related injuries.
- The essential oil can treat the same conditions plus it stimulates the lymph system, eliminates excess fluid, increases urine output, and combats obesity. Tangerine oil is gentler than other citrus oils and is used by pregnant women as a soother and tranquilizer.
- It can be helpful in treating nervous tension, emotional stress, depression, and insomnia.
- The oil also works in treating various skin conditions such as scars, stretch marks, and acne.
- Used in aromatherapy, Tangerine oil refreshes, relaxes, and restores.
- The peel of young, green Tangerines is called Qing Pi and is helpful in treating breast pain, hernia pain, and low blood pressure.
- Combined with other ingredients, Tangerine peel is also good for treating gout, morning sickness, and male sexual problems.
- Chinese medicine: Nature: Pungent and bitter, warm. Citrus peel is perceived to have a pungent, bitter flavor and a warm property. It interacts with the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians, and has three primary functions in traditional Chinese medicine:
- It circulates the spleen and stomach qi and strengthens the spleen : Spleen/Stomach Qi Stagnation with epigastric or abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting.
- It lessens the severity of nausea and vomiting.
- Phlegm-Damp Obstructs the Lung with coughs with a stifling sensation in the chest and/or diaphragm and copious, viscous sputum. It can be used with pinellia and poria to help phlegm congeal, reduce cough and ease discomfort in the chest and diaphragm.
- In Western medicine, citrus peel is believed to possess several beneficial properties. At various times, it has been used as an expectorant; tonic; anti-emetic; antibacterial; and anti-inflammatory.
