Ju Luo (Citrus reticulata) Dried Tangerine Pith — Food-Herb Botanical for Tea & Soup

Ju Luo (Citrus reticulata), also known as Tangerine Pith or Orange Peel Pith, is the dried vascular bundle network of the tangerine fruit, a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jú Luò (橘络). For centuries, Ju Luo has been prized as a gentle, qi-regulating herb used to soothe the chest, ease the diaphragm, and support the smooth flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a mild yet effective herb for harmonizing the Lung and Stomach channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried tangerine pith from Guangdong
• Citrus reticulata botanical identity
• Clean, sulfur-free, no impurities
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully collected and dried to preserve its pale yellow to ivory color, delicate fibrous texture, and mild citrus aroma. When brewed or simmered, the pith softens and releases a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly bitter flavor with a refreshing citrus note, adding lightness to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ju Luo is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support the smooth movement of qi in the chest and diaphragm. It is a common ingredient in seasonal soup packs, 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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