Green Tangerine Peel Qing Pi 500g Dried Citrus Peel for Herbal Decoction and Culinary Use

Green Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Qing Pi (青皮), is the dried young peel of Citrus reticulata, sourced from Sichuan and supplied as whole dried peel pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with regulating qi and easing stagnation, with a bitter and acrid flavor and a warm nature. Traditionally used in decoctions and culinary preparations, it is a food-grade dried botanical for general herbal and kitchen use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Green Tangerine Peel known in TCM as Qing Pi 青皮
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata with Sichuan origin
• Whole unprocessed peel form dried by heat processing
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi in TCM practice
• Suitable for decoctions soups and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark green to grayish green in color with a firm slightly rough texture. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant, and when decocted the taste is typically bitter with a warm aromatic note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews for aromatic flavor
• Used in culinary seasoning and braised dishes
• Brewed as a light herbal infusion with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qing Pi is traditionally used to regulate qi, soothe the liver, and resolve stagnation, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu and Xiang Fu in classical formulas. It is also traditionally added to seasonal soups and culinary dishes, and may be combined with Chen Pi in decoctions where a stronger moving action is desired.

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