Ingredient Spotlight

Orange Peel/ Chen Pi

Why We Love It

Orange Peel promotes the movement of qi, specifically in the spleen and stomach for digestive patterns of fullness, and bloating. It has a downward movement which helps with belching, nausea and vomiting.

Helps With

  • Nausea

  • Indigestion

  • Burping

  • Phlegm

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How It Heals

In Chinese Medicine, Orange Peel is used to move qi in the middle jiao (stomach and intestines) and transform dampness and phlegm. It helps descend qi to relieve acid reflux, nausea, burping or vomiting. Chen Pi also helps move qi in the lungs and dissipate phlegm.

In Western medicine, Aged Tangerine Peel is recognized for its ability to relieve gastrointestinal discomforts, its anti-inflammatory properties, and ability to aid in stress reduction, weight loss, skin health, cholesterol regulation, and eye health.

Fun Fact: Chen Pi is a common ingredient in Chinese Cuisine, in famous dishes like Orange Chicken or Tangerine Beef it is used both for it’s flavor and digestive properties.

How we use it

"I like to make my own after dinner digestive tea with tangerine or mandarin peels: after properly washing, simply leave the peels out to dry, once fully dried, store in an air-tight container. Pour boiling water over a few pieces, let steep, and there you have it! "

Megan MacLaggen - Elix Health Coach

What the research says

Chenpi increased intestinal beneficial bacteria and reduced microbial abundance associated with obesity
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Studies also have shown that chenpi can reduce the gain of body weight, organ weight, and accumulation of lipid
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Modern pharmacology studies indicate that CRP possesses wide pharmacological actions such as effects on the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities; and protective effects on the liver and nerves
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Studies also have shown that chenpi can reduce the gain of body weight, organ weight, and accumulation of lipid
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