Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel)

Herb 1 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

LU, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic

Latin:

Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae

Chinese:

陈皮

Tone Marks:

chén pí

Alt Names:

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 Contraindications & Cautions

• Use with caution in cases with excess internal heat, fluid deficiency, and in cases with cough due to Qi or Yin Deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-9 grams

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.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Dissipate Nodules
• Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang (Artemisia Annua and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear the Gallbladder)
  Category: Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
• He Ren Yin (Polygonum Multiflorum Root and Ginseng Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
• Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang (Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
• Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin
• Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
• Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Damp Turbidity
• Ji Ming San (Cock's Crow Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
• Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
• Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Ping Wei San (Calm the Stomach Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Damp Turbidity
• Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
• Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
• Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
  Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
• Tong Xie Yao Fang (Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea)
  Category: Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
• Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
• Wu Ji San (Five Accumulation Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess
• Wu Pi San (Wu Pi Yin) (Five Peel Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
• Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Sublime Formula for Sustaining Life)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
• Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm
• Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
• Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
• Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
• Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water