Fresh Tangerine Peel vs Citrus Peel TCM

TCM herb that breaks qi stagnation forcefully; used for liver qi constraint and pain.

The aged dried peel of tangerine, a fundamental TCM herb for regulating Qi, drying dampness, and transforming phlegm. Aged peels (over 10 years) are most prized and most expensive.

d-limonene, hesperidin, neohesperidin, synephrine, polymethoxyflavones

hesperidin, tangeretin, nobiletin, d-limonene

Breaks liver qi stagnation, Disperses clumps, Reduces distension

Regulate qi and relieve stagnation, Dry dampness and transform phlegm, Treat digestive distension, Harmonize middle burner formulas

Digestive motility, Liver support, Antimicrobial

Carminative, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

3-10g dried

3-9g dried aged peel decoction or 300-500mg extract daily

Qi deficiency without stagnation, Gastric hyperacidity

Qi deficiency without stagnation, Dry cough without phlegm

Nausea in sensitive individuals

GI upset, Dryness if overused