Chen Pi Powder (Citrus reticulata) — Sun-Dried Aged Tangerine Peel, 500g Fine Powder

Chen Pi Powder (Citrus reticulata) is the finely milled, sun-dried peel of the tangerine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chén Pí (陈皮). Revered for centuries as a qi-regulating and digestive-supporting food herb, Chen Pi has been prized in daily wellness practice for its ability to move stagnant qi, harmonize the Middle Burner, and dry dampness. Its nature is warm, pungent, and bitter, making it a gentle yet effective herb for supporting digestion and respiratory comfort. This fine powder is milled from new-crop, sun-dried peel sourced from the Dongjia core producing region.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb (药食同源)
• Sun-dried new-crop tangerine peel from Dongjia core region
• Finely milled 500g powder for easy daily use
• Warm, pungent, bitter nature — enters Spleen, Lung, and Stomach channels
• Versatile for teas, soups, congee, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and finely milled to preserve its warm golden-orange to amber hue, soft powdery texture, and bright citrus aroma with deep, aged notes. When brewed or added to warm dishes, it releases a rich, pungent citrus fragrance with a gently bitter, subtly sweet finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Culinary seasoning and marinades
• Seasonal wellness blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chen Pi is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support digestion and soothe the stomach after heavy meals. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food soups, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and hawthorn. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or pu-erh for a warm, aromatic infusion that harmonizes the Middle Burner and gently moves qi.

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