Sweet Cicely vs Citrus Peel TCM

A European herb with an anise-like sweetness that reduces the need for sugar when cooking with tart fruits.

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.

Anethole, Myristicin, Sesquiterpenes, Flavonoids

hesperidin, tangeretin, nobiletin, d-limonene

Digestive tonic, Cough relief, Blood purifier, Tonic for elderly

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

Carminative, Expectorant, Natural sweetener, Antioxidant

Carminative, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

2-4g dried herb as tea 2x daily

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

Pregnancy

Qi deficiency without stagnation, Dry cough without phlegm

None commonly reported

GI upset, Dryness if overused