Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata) — Dried Green Tangerine Peel, Food Herb for Tea & Decoction

Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata) is the dried immature green peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qīng Pí (青皮). Also called Green Tangerine Peel, Qing Pi has been prized for centuries as a qi-moving, Liver-soothing herb used to ease stagnation, relax the chest, and support smooth flow of qi. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and warm, making it a lively yet focused herb for dispersing constraint and harmonizing the middle. This listing offers naturally sun-dried Qing Pi in whole peel form, with an option for custom grinding into powder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving food herb
• Dried immature green tangerine peel
• Citrus reticulata
• Naturally sun-dried, whole peel form
• Custom grinding service available

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep green to olive-brown color, leathery texture, and bright citrus aroma. When decocted, the peel releases a pungent, gently bitter, and refreshingly aromatic infusion with a warm citrus finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Medicinal food packs
• Daily wellness tea
• Custom powder for blending

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qing Pi is decocted into teas, soups, and medicinal food formulas to move qi, ease chest and rib-side distension, and support digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with herbs like Chen Pi, Bai Zhu, and Chai Hu. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other aromatic herbs for a brisk, warming infusion.

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