Tangerine Peel Herbal Remedies
Tangerine works to strengthen digestion, increase the appetite, and alleviate vomiting. It also acts as an expectorant and antitussive and is beneficial to the lungs. Tangerine peel is one of the most important and widely used among Chinese herbs. The herb contains small amounts of the alkaloid synephrine, a nervous system stimulant, bronchodilator, and mucus-drying agent. Tangerine Peel has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Tangerine Peel Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Tangerine Peel Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
Tangerine Peel Reference Information
| Latin Name | Citrus reticulata |
| Other Names | |
| Part Used | Peel |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Respiratory system |
| Cautions | None known. |
| Botanical Info | A small, spiny tree with slender branches, narrow leaflets, fragrant white flowers, and clustered yellow to orange fruits from the Citrus family. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Bensky, D. and A. Gamble. 1986. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press.