What is tangerine peel?

When mentioning Poria cocos, most people think of the tangerine peel or orange peel that we usually eat. I would like to ask what is tangerine peel?

1. What is tangerine peel?

Poria cocos, also known as: tangerine peel, Guilao, red peel, yellow tangerine peel, Guang tangerine peel, Xinhui peel, tangerine peel, and Guang tangerine peel.

Poria cocos is made from perfect tangerine peel that is dried or sun-dried. Poria cocos is the perfect outer peel transformed from the orange peel of the woody plant of the Rutaceae family after cultivation and mutation. The fruit of Poria cocos can only mature from October to December every year. When it is ripe, the fruit is removed, peeled, and dried in the air or in a cool place. It can be kept for a long time, so it is called Poria cocos. It tastes slightly bitter and fragrant. The traditional Chinese medicine of Poria cocos is divided into two categories: "Poria cocos" and "Guang tangerine peel". The longer it is aged, the better. It can usually only be used after one year.

2. Is Poria cocos the same as fresh orange peel?

It is different. Poria cocos is the dry outer peel obtained after the outer peel of fresh fruits such as mandarin oranges is dried. Because it can be kept for a long time after drying, it is called "Poria cocos". Poria cocos is orange peel that has been stored for a long time. Poria cocos tastes pungent and warm in nature. It has the effects of promoting qi, strengthening the stomach, promoting digestion, eliminating dampness, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. The effects of Poria cocos and fresh orange peel are different. Fresh orange peel contains a lot of volatile components and more volatile oils, and does not have the medicinal value of Poria cocos. In addition, the surface of fresh orange peel contains fertilizers and preservatives. These chemical herbal preparations are not good for health.

3. Frequently asked questions:

Poria can be taken together with health foods, but it should be noted that Poria has a cold nature and can easily damage body fluids and promote heat. People who take it improperly or take too much can easily get "hot". Therefore, people with weak constitution, kidney yin deficiency, dry cough, and excessive internal heat should take it with caution. You only need to take Poria cocos once a week.