Aged Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices Ju Hong 500g Dried Citrus Peel for Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction

Aged Huazhou Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Ju Hong (橘红), from Citrus reticulata fruit peel sourced from the Huazhou core growing region of Guangdong. These dried slices come from fuzzy-skinned small fruits and are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Ju Hong is considered warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavors, traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. A versatile raw botanical for tea, decoction, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic aged Huazhou tangerine peel slices from the recognized Huazhou core region of Guangdong
• Made from fuzzy-skinned small fruits, a prized traditional form of Ju Hong
• Known in TCM as Ju Hong (橘红), a classic citrus peel botanical
• Dried sliced form, easy to portion for tea, decoction, or cooking
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a brownish-amber color with fine fuzzy texture on the surface. The aroma is typically warm, citrusy, and slightly resinous. When simmered or steeped, the taste is typically pungent, bitter, and aromatic with a lingering citrus character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices alone or with other herbs for a traditional decoction
• Steep in hot water as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to soups or congee during cooking for traditional citrus aroma
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes calling for aged citrus peel

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ju Hong is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels and is traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and healthy phlegm resolution. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs like Fritillaria or loquat leaf in classic formulas, or steeped as a simple tea. Folk practice also adds it to soups and congee during damp or cold seasons.

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