Herb of the Month: Chen Pi

Chen Pi or citrus peel is one of the many regarded herbs in Chinese Medicine.

“Would you like lemon with your water”?

When you think of a wedge of citrus fruit in your water you may not realize that its use is beyond the uplifting flavor that it possesses.

Chen pi or citrus peel is one of the many highly regarded herbs in Chinese Medicine.

Citrus peel encourages digestion by promoting the increase of gastric acids. In Chinese medicine this is related to the herbs ability to ‘strengthen the spleen.’ Chen pi also relieves ‘food stagnation.’ This happens after eating a meal that contains food products your digestive system deems as ‘hard to handle,’ such as excessive carbohydrates or greasy foods.

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.

This readily available herb is also used to help relieve chest congestion related to bronchial inflammation and an over- abundance of phlegm.

Infusions of citrus fruit slices in water can be sipped throughout the day to increase the vibrancy of the skin, boost the immune system as well as promote your digestion.



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