Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel
Also known as Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Regulate the Qi
- Temperature
- Warm
- Nature & Flavour
- Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
- Channels Entered
- LU, SP, ST
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
- Chinese
- 陈皮
- Tone Marks
- chén pí
- Also Known As
- Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
- Translation
- Aged Peel
Chinese Herb Actions
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Jiao (SP/ST) For Spleen and Stomach Qi stagnation with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting due to rebellious Stomach Qi, fullness, distention, or bloating in the abdominal or epigastric region, stomach ache, belching, and poor appetite.
- Dries Dampness and Dissolves Phlegm For accumulation of Phlegm and Damp in the Middle Jiao (Spleen and Stomach) with symptoms such as fatigue, low appetite, loose stool, diarrhea, abdominal fullness, chest oppression, and a greasy think tongue coating.
- Dissolves Phlegm and Stops Cough For accumulation of phlegm and Qi in the Lungs due to a weakness of the Spleen's transforming function with symptoms such as cough with profuse phlegm, wheezing, dyspnea, and stifling sensation in the chest.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-9 grams
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Use with caution in cases with excess internal heat, fluid deficiency, and in cases with cough due to Qi or Yin Deficiency.
Chinese Herb Notes
- Chen Pi helps to prevent stagnation in tonifying formulas by balancing the cloying nature of other herbs.
- This herb is especially useful for Qi disorders involving both the Lung and Spleen Channels.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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