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Latin pharmacognostic name: Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Citrus reticulata Blanco. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Citrus tangerina Hort. et Tanaka; Citrus erythrosa Tanaka; Citrus unshiu Marcor. [= C. aurantium L. subsp. nobilis Makino]; Citrus subcompressa Tanaka; Citrus succosa Tanaka; Citrus kinokuni Tanaka; Citrus ponki Tanaka; Citrus reticulata Blanco*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Qì-rectifying agents

Properties: As for 陈皮.

Channel entry: Lung, bladder, large and small intestines channels.*

Indications:

This is the outer layer of skin that is separated from the white layer before drying. It has the same nature, flavor, channel entry, and dosage range as chén pí. It rectifies qì and loosens the center, and also dries dampness and transforms phlegm. It is suitable for cough with copious phlegm and for food accumulation, but only in the absence of heat signs.

Dosage & Method: Oral: 3–10g.

Quality: Large red pieces with high oil content are best.

See also: Jú (橘 Citri Reticulatae Fructus, tangerine)

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