Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices Hua Ju Hong Citrus Slices 500g Dried Herbal Tea Decoction Pieces

Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), are dried slices from Citrus grandis, a citrus fruit traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory this herb is considered warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavors, traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. These thin snowflake-style slices are commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a warm herbal infusion. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou tangerine peel slices sourced from Guangdong, a region traditionally renowned for this citrus herb
• Botanical source Citrus grandis with dried fruit peel prepared as thin snowflake-style slices
• In TCM theory Hua Ju Hong is warm and acrid-bitter, traditionally associated with lung and spleen channels
• Convenient sliced form ready for decoction simmering or simple hot water steeping
• Sealed 500g bag with a 3-year shelf life for easy pantry storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light yellowish-brown to tawny color with a fine flaky snowflake appearance and firm dry texture. The aroma is typically citrusy and slightly pungent, and a prepared infusion typically tastes warm, bitter, and aromatic with a lingering citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep a few slices in hot water as a warm daily herbal infusion
• Add to herbal soup blends during seasonal cooking
• Combine with other TCM herbs such as loquat leaf or dried pear in home preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Hua Ju Hong has long been valued for supporting respiratory comfort and is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, especially during dry or changing seasons. It is commonly paired with herbs like Fritillaria, loquat leaf, or rock sugar in classic home preparations, and is also simmered into soothing winter drinks or added to congee-style herbal recipes.

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