Xingan Tangerine Peel

Xingan Tangerine Peel

　　Tangerine peel is the dried mature rind of plants from the Rutaceae family, genus Citrus. The branches of this citrus tree are flexible and thorny, with alternate, leathery leaves that are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate in shape, tapering to a point at the tip, wedge-shaped at the base, with entire margins and fine serrations. The petioles are slender, with inconspicuous wings. The flowers are small, yellowish-white, and grow singly or in clusters in the leaf axils. The citrus fruit is flattened and spherical. It prefers warm, sunny climates with abundant rainfall, well-drained, loose, and fertile sandy soil. The fruit is typically harvested around the Beginning of Winter each year.

　　　　The peel has an orange-red or yellow exterior and a yellowish-white interior. It contains volatile oils, flavonoids, and vitamin B1. With a warm nature and bitter taste, it helps regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, chest and abdominal distension, and excessive cough with phlegm. It is distributed across all counties and cities in the region, with major production areas including Xingan County.