Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices Hua Ju Hong 500g Dried Citrus Peel Loose Herbal Slices

Huazhou Tangerine Peel Slices, known in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红), are cut from the dried peel of Citrus grandis, a citrus fruit traditionally grown in Huazhou, Guangdong. These golden fuzzy slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient valued in TCM for their warm, acrid-bitter nature and traditional association with the lung and spleen channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily tea, they are a traditional wellness ingredient and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huazhou origin citrus peel, a renowned regional herb from Guangdong
• Identified in TCM as Hua Ju Hong (化橘红) from Citrus grandis dried peel
• Golden fuzzy snowflake-style slices with fine downy texture
• Traditionally used in decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Supplied as 500g loose bulk slices in a sealed bag

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a golden-brown to amber tone with a fine velvety fuzz on the surface and a firm, dry texture. Their aroma is typically warm and citrusy with slightly bitter undertones, and a simmered or steeped infusion typically tastes gently bitter with a refreshing citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep a few slices in hot water as a daily tea
• Add to herbal soup blends during seasonal cooking
• Combine with other TCM herbs in wellness formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hua Ju Hong is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels and is valued for its warm, acrid-bitter character. Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and dampness resolution, it is often simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Fritillaria or loquat leaf in decoctions. Many households also steep slices as a soothing seasonal tea or add them to soups during colder months.

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