Ingredient Spotlight

Orange Peel / Chen Pi

Traditionally supports: Digestive comfort, Natural balance, Gentle energy flow, and Overall ease

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Orange Peel (Chen Pi) is cherished for its role in moving Qi in the middle jiao (stomach and intestines), helping to transform dampness and maintain a sense of balance.

In Western herbal practices, Aged Tangerine Peel is appreciated for its versatile uses, including supporting a natural sense of calm and balance in daily routines.

Fun Fact: Chen Pi isn’t just for teas and remedies! It’s a staple in Chinese cuisine, adding a zesty kick to iconic dishes like Orange Chicken and Tangerine Beef.

"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 MacLaggan, Elix Doctor of Chinese Medicine

What the research says.

Chenpi has been proven to have a modulation effect on the composition of intestinal microbiota species, the abundance of microbiota, fecal SCFAs, intestinal barrier function, and gastrointestinal inflammation.

Effects of Different Treatment Methods of Dried Citrus Peel (Chenpi) on Intestinal Microflora and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Healthy Mice

Chenpi increased intestinal beneficial bacteria and reduced microbial abundance associated with obesity

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Aged citrus peel (chenpi) extract reduces lipogenesis in differentiating 3T3-L1 adipocytes

Studies also have shown that chenpi can reduce the gain of body weight, organ weight, and accumulation of lipid

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Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi): Botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of a frequently used traditional Chinese medicine

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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Anti‐obesity effects of Chenpi: an artificial gastrointestinal system study

Studies also have shown that chenpi can reduce the gain of body weight, organ weight, and accumulation of lipid

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