Chen Pi – Tangerine Peel, Citrus, Mandarin Oranges.
Qing Pi – Chinese Unripened Orange Peel.
Zhi Shi – Immature or Bitter Orange.
Contains:
High content of Bioflavonoids: Hesperidin and Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs)
Phytonutirents
Vitamin C, B1, and A
Choline
Folate
d-Limonene
a-Pinene
Citronellol
Synephrine
Linalool
Alpha-carotene
Beta-carotene
Aldehydes
Minerals: Copper, Calcium, Magnesium
Enzymes
Fiber
Pectin
Commonly Used For:
Weight loss
Diarrhea & indigestion
Obesity
Athletic performance
High blood pressure & cholesterol
Cholesterol
Colds & coughs
Chronic fatigue
Poor circulation
Spasms
Skin infections
Acne
Stress, anxiety & depression
Low libido
Body cleansing
Constipation
All varieties help move Qi stagnation.
Mandarin Orange Peel (Chen Pi) is a better inflammation fighter, carminative, and tonic.
Unripe Green Orange Peel (Qing Pi) is a cholagogue and carminative.
Bitter Orange Peel (Zhi Shi) moves Qi stagnation, stimulates circulation, has expectorate properties, and is a stomach digestive.
Always wash your mandarin before peeling it and preferably be using organic mandarins. I like to cut up the skin and then dry it on a wire rack with paper towel until the peels are hard and snap when broken, then I store them in an airtight container and use as a tea.
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