Qing Pi vs Aucklandia lappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Qing Pi

Citrus reticulata immature

Digestive

Digestive

Qing Pi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aucklandia lappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Immature, unripe tangerine peel; stronger qi-moving and liver-resolving properties than aged peel in TCM — more aggressive action.

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

Active Compounds

d-limonene, hesperidin, nobiletin, tangeretin, volatile oils

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, cynaropicrin, inulin

Traditional Uses

Liver qi stagnation in TCM, Breast lumps and rib-side pain, Digestive stagnation, Used in TCM liver-regulating formulas

abdominal pain, digestive stagnation, nausea, liver qi stagnation

Modern Uses

Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer research, Hepatoprotective

carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, prokinetic

Adult Dosage

3–9 g dried peel as decoction; 300–500 mg extract 2x daily

1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

Qi deficiency conditions, Pregnancy, Peptic ulcers

yin deficiency heat, excessive fire conditions

Side Effects

GI irritation, Stimulant effects

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E