Exocarpium Citri Grandis (Hua Ju Hong) — Dried Pomelo Peel Slices, 500g Food Herb

Hua Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri Grandis), also written as 化橘红 or 橘红, is the dried outer peel of the pomelo fruit cultivated in Huazhou, Guangdong — a highly revered traditional food herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Hua Ju Hong has been prized as a qi-regulating, phlegm-transforming, and Lung-warming herb, used to ease coughs, soothe the throat, settle the stomach, and dispel dampness and cold. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a focused yet gentle herb for moving stagnant qi and clearing the chest. This listing offers handcrafted dried Hua Ju Hong slices in a 500g pack, suitable for daily tea, decoction, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating and phlegm-transforming food herb
• Authentic Huazhou-origin Hua Ju Hong peel slices
• Handcrafted dried slices, 500g pack
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• Warm, pungent, and slightly bitter nature

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is handcrafted and dried to preserve its deep amber to reddish-brown color, dense leathery texture, and rich citrus aroma with warm, slightly smoky undertones. When decocted or steeped, the slices release a pungent, gently bitter, and subtly sweet infusion with a lingering citrus warmth that coats the throat and opens the chest.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Traditional decoction with other herbs
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Throat-soothing beverage
• Seasonal damp-cold support

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hua Ju Hong is decocted alone or blended with ingredients like tangerine peel, licorice, and honey to make soothing teas for the throat and chest. It is a common addition to soups and congee during damp or cold seasons, where it pairs with ginger, jujube, and other warming herbs. In daily wellness routines, it is brewed as a simple tea to support comfortable breathing and settled digestion.

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