Maytenus ilicifolia vs Citrus Peel TCM

Thorny shrub of southern Brazil and neighboring countries, traditional Brazilian remedy for gastric ulcers and cancer.

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.

maytenin, pristimerin, triterpenes, flavonoids, tannins

hesperidin, tangeretin, nobiletin, d-limonene

Traditional Brazilian remedy for gastric ulcers, Used across southern South America for digestive and anti-inflammatory conditions

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

Gastric ulcer healing, Anti-inflammatory, Antacid action, Antioxidant

Carminative, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Tea: 10-15g dried leaves per cup 3x/day; Capsule: 500mg 3x/day

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

Pregnancy, Lactation, Children under 12

Qi deficiency without stagnation, Dry cough without phlegm

Mild gastrointestinal effects, Uterine stimulation

GI upset, Dryness if overused