Side effects of tangerine peel, precautions when using

Many people may know that no matter what kind of medicine it is, there will be some unique features. There is such a saying that has been passed down since ancient times. Although this saying has good scientific reasons, for the Chinese medicinal material tangerine peel, many people also want to know what the side effects of tangerine peel are when using it, because only by understanding these can they use it better.

Tangerine peel can regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm. Tangerine peel is pungent in nature, warms and promotes circulation, and has the functions of promoting qi and relieving pain, strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the middle. It is used for symptoms of spleen and stomach qi stagnation. Because it tastes bitter and dries up dampness, it is particularly suitable for people with spleen and stomach qi stagnation caused by cold and dampness, abdominal distension and pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is often used together with Atractylodes lancea and Magnolia officinalis, such as in Pingwei San. For the treatment of spleen deficiency and qi stagnation, abdominal pain that prefers pressure, loss of appetite, abdominal distension after eating, loose stools and pale tongue, it can be used together with Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, etc., with a prescription such as Yigongsan. If the spleen and stomach qi stagnation is more severe and the abdominal distension and pain are more severe, it is often used together with costus root, bitter orange immature, etc. to enhance the effect of promoting qi and relieving pain.

Tangerine peel decoction has very few side effects, and no acute poisoning was observed in multiple animal tests. Patients with Qi deficiency, Yin deficiency and dry cough, hematemesis, red tongue with little fluid, and internal heat should take it with caution. In addition, pregnant women are advised not to eat tangerine peel, as it contains some additives and preservatives that may affect the fetus. Also, don’t eat too much tangerine peel, as it will cause you to get a sore throat.

Tangerine peel is made from tangerine peel that is sun-dried or air-dried. As a commonly used Chinese medicine for regulating qi, strengthening the stomach and resolving phlegm, drinking it in water can clear away heat, resolve phlegm and remove dryness. Generally, the longer the aging time, the better. After a second year, the content of volatile oils that are harmful to health will decrease, while the content of flavonoid compounds will increase, and the medicinal value will be fully reflected. Not only will tangerine peel not cause people to become obese, but it also has a very good effect in losing weight. The effect is very good, and apart from causing internal heat if eaten too much, it has no side effects.