Qing Pi (Immature Tangerine Peel)

Herb 12 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

GB, LIV, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride

Chinese:

青皮

Tone Marks:

qīng pí

Translation:

Green Peel

Chinese Herb Actions

• Spreads Liver Qi and Breaks Qi Stagnation
  Used for hypochondriac pain, breast distension, cold-type hernial disorder, abdominal pain, intestinal prolapse or bulging pain disorder.
• Disperses Nodules and Resolves Stagnation
  Used for masses, nodules and tumors due to Qi and Blood stagnation. Used to treat indigestion, epigastric or abdominal fullness, distention, and stifling sensation with pain that is often associated with severe food stagnation.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in patients with Qi Defiiciency
• Avoid long term use

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Dissipate Nodules
• Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Top Quality Lindera Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
• Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water