Pineapple Weed vs Citrus Peel TCM

Small daisy relative found along roadsides worldwide with pineapple-like fragrance, used in folk medicine similarly to chamomile for digestive conditions.

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.

alpha-bisabolol, azulene, luteolin, apigenin, chamazulene

hesperidin, tangeretin, nobiletin, d-limonene

Digestive conditions similarly to chamomile in folk medicine, Children's digestive complaints, Anxiety and insomnia, Wound healing topically

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

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative

Carminative, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

2-4g fresh or dried herb tea 3x daily

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

Allergy to Asteraceae, Pregnancy in large doses

Qi deficiency without stagnation, Dry cough without phlegm

Rare allergic reactions in chamomile-sensitive individuals

GI upset, Dryness if overused