Aged Chen Pi (5 Years) – 陈皮, or sun-dried tangerine peel, is one of the most essential “Qi-regulating” herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The 5-year aging process reduces the “harshness” of the essential oils, making the herb more effective at harmonizing the stomach without being overly drying.
Product Overview
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata Blanco
Taste: Acrid, Bitter, Warm
Meridians: Lung, Spleen, Stomach
Intended Use & Functions
The primary action of Chen Pi is to regulate Qi (vital energy) and move stagnation in the digestive system and lungs. Its secondary role is to “dry dampness,” which in TCM refers to the clearing of excess fluids or mucus.
- It helps the Spleen and Stomach process food efficiently and ensures that Qi flows in the correct direction (downward).
- It is a go-to herb for clearing congestion (dampness & phlegm) in the chest and upper respiratory tract.
- It prevents “cloying” (heaviness) and strengthens the spleen when taken alongside very rich or greasy tonifying herbs.
Typical Treatments
- Digestive Stagnation: Used for abdominal bloating, distension, gas, nausea, belching, and a “heavy” feeling in the stomach after eating.
- Respiratory Congestion: Effective for chronic coughs characterized by copious, easy-to-cough white or clear phlegm.
- Loss of Appetite: Used for those who feel “full” despite not having eaten much, due to sluggish Spleen function.
- Morning Sickness: Sometimes used in mild dosages to settle the stomach during pregnancy (under supervision).
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