Chen Pi Chen Pi Chen Pi Tangerine Peel tcm herb traditional chinese medicine chen pi tcm herbal database

Chen Pi - Tangerine Peel

Clinical Applications

  • Regulates Qi, improves transportive function of the spleen, relieves diaphragm - epigastric/abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea, vomiting (promotes movement of qi in general; specifically directing it downward - good for different types of nausea/vomiting).
  • Important herb for drying dampness and the transformation of phlegm - coughs with stifling sensation in the chest/diaphragm, and copious viscous sputum (qi-level herb).
  • Prevents stagnation - prevents cloying of tonifying herbs.
  • Ju Hong is the red part of the tangerine peel - it is more drying and aromatic.

Functional Category

Herbs That Regulate The Qi

Channels Influenced

Lung Spleen Stomach

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 3-9g
Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Chen Pi (28)