Does tangerine peel cause internal heat or relieve internal heat

Chenpi is a common Chinese medicinal material. Its nature and flavor are pungent, bitter, and warm. It returns to the spleen and lung meridians. Its main functions are regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and reducing phlegm. Regarding whether tangerine peel causes internal heat or relieves internal heat, in fact, its effect is not single, but varies according to different physical constitutions and usage conditions.

1. The warm properties of tangerine peel

As a warm medicinal material, tangerine peel can harmonize the spleen and stomach, promote the secretion of digestive juices, and help improve symptoms such as indigestion when used in appropriate amounts. However, excessive use or long-term use of large amounts, especially for people with Yin deficiency and internal heat constitution, may lead to symptoms of internal heat, such as sore throat, dry mouth, etc.

2. Inflammation caused by tangerine peel

1. People with yin deficiency and internal heat constitution may aggravate internal heat after taking it.

2. Long-term or excessive consumption of tangerine peel may cause internal heat symptoms in normal people.

3. When used in combination with other warming and drying drugs such as Poria cocos and Magnolia officinalis, the risk of getting internal heat increases.

3. The effect of tangerine peel on removing internal heat

1. Under certain circumstances, such as indigestion caused by dampness and coldness in the spleen and stomach, tangerine peel can remove dampness and resolve phlegm, thus removing internal heat to a certain extent. effect.

2. The compatibility of tangerine peel with hawthorn, Shenqu, etc. can treat qi stagnation caused by food accumulation. By promoting digestion, it can indirectly achieve the effect of removing fire.

3. For symptoms such as chest paralysis, tangerine peel and ginger and other medicinal materials can be combined to promote qi and relieve symptoms, which also reflects its ability to remove internal heat.

4. List of drugs

Drug compatibility related to tangerine peel includes: compatibility with cooked Poria cocos and Magnolia officinalis for the treatment of symptoms such as Zhongjiao and cold food; compatibility with hawthorn and Shenqu for the treatment of Qi stagnation caused by food accumulation; when combined with ginger, etc., it can be used to treat chest pain, etc.

To sum up, tangerine peel is not a single medicinal material for inducing or removing internal heat. Its effect depends on individual constitution, dosage and compatibility. When using tangerine peel, you should consider your own conditions and follow medical advice to ensure safety and effectiveness.