How many years of tangerine peel is good

Tangerine peel is a traditional Chinese medicine. Its main effect is to clear away fire and heat, moisten the lungs and relieve cough. So if the patient has a cold, he can drink water soaked with tangerine peel. Some people will eat oranges at home, dry the orange peels and soak them in water to drink. In fact, there is still a certain distance between the medicinal effects of orange peel and tangerine peel, because tangerine peel is generally used as medicine after two or three years. So how many years of tangerine peel is better?

Tangerine peel produced using the current mature production process can generally be stored for 2 to 3 years if properly preserved.

Tangerine peel is not the best when it is stored for a long time. If it gets moldy, it is absolutely unacceptable, which means it is not as well preserved as tangerine peel. Generally speaking, the longer the tangerine peel is preserved, the better its quality. When choosing tangerine peel, choose those that are dry, dark and shiny in color, and have a mellow smell.

The production process of dried tangerine peel generally involves collecting high-quality mature tangerine peel, removing impurities, and then spraying water to moisten it. This step helps to eliminate residual pesticides or preservatives. The peel is then placed in the sun to dry until it becomes dry and moisture-free, then sealed and bottled. If you want to extend the storage time, you can add salt or sugar to seal it, and you can use it to soak in water and drink it at other times. It should be stored in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator. Once the tangerine peel becomes damp, it should be taken out and dried in the sun. This will prevent the tangerine peel from rotting for a long time and improve its flavor.

After a long period of storage, the nature and flavor of tangerine peel will become neither warm nor dry, with a strong aroma. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and promoting qi, moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, and quenching thirst and promoting salivation. Drinking more tangerine peel soaked in water can strengthen the spleen and appetite, increase appetite and aid digestion. Tangerine peel can also be used as medicine to treat cough, phlegm, indigestion, etc.

Tangerine peel, a traditional Chinese medicine name. It is the dried mature peel of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties. The medicinal material is divided into "Chenpi" and "Guangchenpi". Pick the ripe fruits, peel them, and dry them in the sun or at low temperature.

Effect on the digestive system: The volatile oil contained in tangerine peel has a mild stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, which can promote the secretion of digestive juice and eliminate gas accumulation in the intestine, showing the effects of aromatic stomachic and wind-dispelling and gas-removing effects.

Effects on the cardiovascular system: Tangerine peel decoction, alcohol extract, etc. can excite the myocardium, but excessive dosage will cause inhibition. In addition, it can cause slight constriction of blood vessels and rapidly increase blood pressure. The pectin in tangerine peel also has a certain preventive effect on arteriosclerosis caused by a high-fat diet.

Effect on the respiratory system: The volatile oil contained in tangerine peel has a stimulating passive expectorant effect, making phlegm easier to cough up. Tangerine peel decoction has a weak dilating effect on the bronchi. Its alcohol extract has high antiasthmatic efficacy.

Effects on the urinary and reproductive system: Tangerine peel decoction can cause renal vasoconstriction and reduce urine volume.

Anti-inflammatory effect: The combination of tangerine peel decoction with vitamin C and vitamin K can enhance the anti-inflammatory effect.