Dried Aged Tangerine Peel (Chenpi) - 101044

Dried Aged Tangerine Peel (Chenpi)

Ways to Consume Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel)

1. Tea

• Take 2–3 slices of Chen Pi and steep in hot water.
• Optional: add red dates, goji berries, or chrysanthemum flowers.
• Benefits: promotes digestion, relieves bloating, and helps reduce phlegm.

1. Soup

2. • Add Chen Pi to soups such as duck soup, pork rib soup, or chicken soup.

   • Effects: removes strong odors, balances flavors, and enhances aroma.

3. Congee (Rice Porridge)

   • Add a small amount of Chen Pi when cooking rice porridge.

   • Good for people with weak digestion or low appetite.

4. Cooking / Recipes

   • Incorporate into dishes like red bean paste desserts, Chen Pi beef, or Chen Pi chicken wings to enhance flavor.

5. Herbal Remedies

   • Often combined with ingredients like ginseng, pinellia, or poria in traditional Chinese medicine.

   • Functions: strengthens the spleen, reduces dampness, and relieves cough with phlegm.

⚠️ Precautions

• Chen Pi is slightly bitter and should be used in moderation.

• People with excessive stomach acid or a “dry/heat” constitution should avoid large amounts.

• Store in a dry place; the older the Chen Pi, the more potent it becomes.