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Chen pi health benefits- Chinese herbal supplement and Dietary Supplements

What are the chen pi benefits ?The Chen pi (simplified Chinese: 陈皮; pinyin: Chenpi), also known commonly jupi (Chinese: 橘皮; pinyin: Jupi; literally “orange peel”), is a tangerine peel used as a traditional condiment in Chinese cooking and traditional medicine. It is aged, stored away from moisture. In the mouth it has a slightly sweet taste before becoming acrid aftertaste is bitter.

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History

The tradition of collecting citrus peels back to the Song Dynasty and lasted 700 years. The Chenpi was very popular until the Ming and Qing dynasties. He was transported by ship to the provinces by foreign merchants of Xinhui in Guangdong province. Because of its medicinal properties, Ye Gui (1667-1746), a famous doctor during the Qing dynasty, prescribed in a process called “decoction both ancient remedies” (二 陈汤, èr chén Tang). The Commerce Chenpi brought prosperity to the farmers of Xinhui and persons involved in processing and logistics of the food production chain. However, there has been a decline in the market during the 1990s but since December 2002, with the support of the Office of Agriculture of Xinhui and the Trade Federation, the producers involved in the creation of an association the industrial Chenpi. The Chenpi regained popularity since.

Production

dried tangerine peels by the Sun

The Chenpi of Xinhui is renowned for its particular production method. The focus is on the method of peeling and storage. It is also possible to replicate these techniques at health home.

Mandarins are washed and then carefully peeled so that the fruit juice does not deteriorate the quality of the skins. They are then dried in the sun. Then they are stored in a cool dry place or the absence of air and delivered to dried regularly. After several years of aging, the skin turns into Chenpi.

Chemical composition

The Chenpi contains volatile oils, nobiletin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, the tangeritin, the citromitine, synephrine, carotene, cryptoxanthin, inositol, vitamin B1 and C9 vitamin. Traditional Chinese Herbology employs alcoholic extracts of various peels of Citrus genus to improve health, particularly those of mandarin (Citrus reticulata ‘Blanco’) and bitter orange (Citrus aurantium).

USE In the kitchen

Abalone steamed stuffed tangerine peels.

After turning the Chenpi soaked in cold water until soft, slightly brushed peels. They should not swim in the water for more than half an hour so they do not lose their flavor.

The Chenpi is sometimes used in some tong sui, including soup or the red mung bean beans. It is used to prepare the crispy chicken with orange Hunan. It also serves to fill mooncakes or flavor of the wine. Drink an infusion of Chenpi would also be beneficial for sore throat. Since ilaide for appetite and digestion problems, there are famous dishes such as porridge Chenpi (陈皮 粥, Chenpi zhōu), the duck Chenpi (陈皮 鸭, Chenpi yā) and the pigeon Chenpi (陈皮 鸽松, Chenpi gēsōng).

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Chen pi benefits In traditional Chinese medicine

The Chenpi is a common ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is described as “hot”. dried fruit peels are used to regulate qi, invigorate the spleen, removing moisture and also treat abdominal distension problems, improve digestion and reduce phlegm. It would solve digestive problems by eliminating intestinal gas and relieving bloating. The Chenpi could also improve the problems of pain, appetite, vomiting and hiccups. His alcoholic extracts would relieve heavy sputum.

Based on pharmacological studies, Chenpi has bioactive properties that prevent smooth muscle contractions of the gastrointestinal tract, gastric ulcers and of gastric acid secretions. It has a stimulating effect on the heart muscle and increases circulation in the coronary arteries. In addition, it has an anti-allergic effect and anti-bacterial.

There is a famous drug prepared from Chen pi and called “snake gallbladder and tangerine peel powder” (蛇胆 陈皮, shédǎn Chenpi). One of its functions is to treat “hot-wind ‘that affect human lungs, which can cause fever, cough, expectoration of phlegm and difficulty breathing. The powder could also handle the aftermath of “imbalance” of the heart.

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Handling Precautions

Chen pi when used with the carotenoids, oral subacute toxicity climbs. Foods rich in carotene include baked sweet potatoes, cooked carrots, dark green cooked vegetables (eg, spinach), etc. It should be used with caution on patients vomiting blood. A high dose prolonged use can end up damaging the qi.

Traditional Chinese medicine recommends caution when Chen pi is used despite the “red symptoms” such as red tongue or facial redness. In addition, pregnant women and all those who experience menstrual problems should be used with caution. Small doses can lead to inhibition of the contractions of the uterus while large doses cause their stimulation.

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