Aged mandarin peel - 陈皮 (Chen Pi)
Aged Tangerine Peel
陈皮
Chen Pi·Écorce de Mandarine vieillie
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium
- Traced and verified origin
- Dispatched within 24/48h, packed to order
- Kept away from light and moisture
According to the classical texts
理气健脾 燥湿化痰
Pinyin
Li Qi Jian Pi · Zao Shi Hua Tan
Overview
The “Xi” format (standard size) of Chen Pi, corresponding to smaller pieces of peel from the same traditional drying and ageing.
The same matter as the Da format, presented as petals of a more modest size — handier for everyday use in infusion or in cookery, where the pieces go straight in.
Its orange-brown colour and its warm, deep scent bear witness to the same controlled ageing.
Traditional uses
The same traditional uses as the Da format: moving the Qi through the median sphere, the register of transformation (Yun Hua), transforming Phlegm-Dampness.
The standard format is preferred for daily use and for quick preparations, where the smaller pieces release their aromas faster.
Preparation and traditional-use quantity
- Decoction: 3 to 9 g, simmer for 20 minutes
- Daily infusion: a few pieces in a cup, water at a simmer, 8 to 10 minutes
- Home cooking: added to family broths, rice and marinades — a regular use in everyday cooking
Precautions
Same precautions as the Da format: moderation in cases of deficient or of settled heat.
