Huazhou Ju Hong Dried Tangerine Peel Slices 80g Canister Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Huazhou Ju Hong (化橘红) is the dried immature fruit peel of Citrus grandis 'Tomentosa', a citrus botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors, traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. These dried peel slices are typically simmered as a decoction or steeped as a tea. This listing is a food-grade agricultural product for traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou Ju Hong sourced from Guangdong, the recognized origin region for this citrus peel
• Made from immature fruit peel known as Jin Mao Pi, traditionally prized for its fine downy texture
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels with warm, acrid, and bitter properties
• Convenient 80g sealed canister with a 3-year shelf life for easy storage
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, teas, and traditional culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried peel typically appears brownish with a fine downy surface and a slightly rough, fibrous texture. It carries a characteristic citrus aroma with bitter, aromatic notes. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically develops a warm, slightly bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a citrus herbal tea
• Add to soups or congee in traditional culinary practice
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Huazhou Ju Hong has long been used in decoctions and teas, often paired with herbs such as licorice root or monk fruit to balance its bitter character. It was traditionally associated with supporting respiratory comfort and easing phlegm according to TCM theory. The peel is also used in folk preparations during seasonal changes, simmered alone or with pears and rock sugar as a household herbal drink.

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