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

Green Tangerine Peel, known in TCM as Qing Pi (青皮), is the dried immature peel of Citrus reticulata. These dried peel pieces are typically bitter and acrid with a fragrant citrus aroma. In TCM theory, Qing Pi is considered warm in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal blends, it is a natural botanical for culinary and tea preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried immature green tangerine peel known in TCM as Qing Pi 青皮
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata with peel as the used plant part
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi in TCM practice
• Whole natural form suitable for decoction pieces and bagged tea
• Sourced from Hubei with 500g per pack and 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Steep as a light herbal tea infusion
• Add to culinary dishes for a citrus note
• Use in seasonal food and soup preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qing Pi is traditionally used to soothe the liver, regulate qi, and resolve stagnation, and it is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Xiang Fu in classical formulas. It is commonly prepared by decoction or added to herbal teas. Traditionally valued in seasonal wellness routines, it is a familiar ingredient in Chinese herbal kitchens.

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