Chenpi, chen pi, or chimpi is sun-dried mandarin orange peel used as a traditional seasoning in Chinese cooking and traditional medicine. It is aged by storing the peels dry.

It is more drying and aromatic than Chen Pi, but less effective at harmonizing the Middle and regulating the Spleen and Stomach. It is primarily used for vomiting and belching and for treating Phlegm-Damp coughs.

In Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang, Chen Pi revives the Spleen and facilitates the flow of Qi in the Middle Burner. Its acrid flavor disperses Stagnated Qi while its bitter warmth disperses Cold and dries Dampness.

Sep 23, 2016 · Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal) The pericarp of evergreen small arbor Citrus reticulata Blanco of family Rutaceae. Guangdong, Fujian, Sichuan provinces in China. Collected in autumn when the fruit is ripe. Strongly fragrant, pungent and slightly bitter.

May 18, 2013 · Chen pi is preferred for use in clinical practice. Hsu: Stomachic; expectorant; anti-emetic; regulates the intestines; hemostatic – strengthens capillaries; antibacterial; increases blood pressure; stimulates the heart; inhibits GI and …

Nov 8, 2016 · These wonderful dried citrus peels are used as a flavoring agent in both savory and sweet dishes in Chinese cuisine as well as being used as an ingredient in Chinese medicine to help digestion and relieve nausea and cough.

Mar 23, 2025 · Chen Pi is the dried peel of certain citrus fruits, most commonly derived from mature tangerines. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Chen Pi is prized for its ability to regulate qi (energy), improve digestion, and reduce phlegm.

May 18, 2017 · How do you make dried tangerine peel (chén pí 陈皮)? Or maybe the question is, why would you want to? Here’s why: dried tangerine peel is one of the key aromatic ingredients in many Chinese dishes, like one of our favorites, Tangerine Beef.

Mar 6, 2016 · Included in the ‘Regulate Qi’ category of herbal medicines, Chen pi is used to decrease nausea and quell episodes of vomiting related to common complaints associated with IBS, morning sickness and other gastro-intestinal disturbances.

In China, dried Chenpi is a Chinese herbal medicine, and it is also a snack. Chenpi is very good for the health of the spleen and stomach. First of all, Chenpi can promote gastrointestinal digestion and increase appetite. The Chenpi contains limonoids, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, so it has the effect of promoting digestion.