Citri Reticulatae Periocarpium Viride

Citri Reticulatae Periocarpium Viride Citri Reticulatae Periocarpium Viride (Qingpi) or dried tangerine peel is the dried young fruits or pericarp of immature fruits, of Citrus reticulata Blanco (Tangerine) and its cultivars, family Rutaceae. Citri Reticulatae Periocarpium Viride decoction can reduce contraction of gastro-intestinal smooth muscle and uterine smooth muscle, relax the sphincter of Oddi, increase contraction of gall bladder and secretion of bile, and prevent gall stone formation. Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride also has hepato-protective activity, reduce hepatic enzyme ALT ( Alanine transaminase ) and AST (Aspartate transaminase) level, reduce degeneration and localized necrosis of helpatic tissue. The volatile oils have expectorant and anti-bacterial activities, the active constituents are limonene and other terpenoids. Bitter and pungent in flavor, warm in nature. Enter liver, gall bladder, and stomach channels. Spread liver-qi, dissipate stagnated qi and resolve indigestion.