Ju Luo (Citrus reticulata) — Dried Tangerine Pith for Herbal Tea & Soup

Ju Luo (Citrus reticulata) is the dried vascular pith of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jú Luò (橘络) and also written as 桔络, 桔丝, or 橘丝. For centuries, this delicate, thread-like herb has been prized as a gentle qi-regulating and collateral-unblocking ingredient, traditionally used to soothe the chest, ease the flow of qi and blood, and support the Lung and Liver channels. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a mild yet effective herb for daily herbal teas and slow-simmered soups.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried tangerine pith threads
• Citrus reticulata
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully collected and dried to preserve its pale ivory to light golden color, fine thread-like texture, and mild citrus aroma. When brewed, the pith releases a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter flavor with a soft, clean finish, adding a delicate citrus note to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ju Luo is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support the smooth flow of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in chest-soothing tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, honeysuckle, and chrysanthemum. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a light, mildly citrus infusion.

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