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Aged Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi)

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November 25, 2026

8 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. EST

Virtual Zoom

(60-minute study followed by a 30-minute quiet question circle)

Aged Tangerine Peel (Citrus reticulata / Chen Pi): The Aromatic Alchemist

The Ethnobotany:
Across traditional Mediterranean and Eastern Asian folkways, the simple peel of the orange family has long been transformed from a piece of kitchen waste into a prized alchemical treasure. We will explore the ancient folk art of curing and aging citrus peels over years and decades, the traditional seasonal recipes that utilize its bright, uplifting oils to ward off winter melancholy, and the protective culinary magic wrapped inside its fragrant rind.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Bridge:
In the classical apothecary, this aged remedy is known as Chen Pi. We will examine its warm, acrid, and bitter energetics, focusing on its unique clinical ability to regulate the Spleen and Lung Qi. You will learn the exact mechanisms of how Chen Pi awakens a sluggish digestive system, moves stagnant food, dries up heavy accumulation, and prevents the formation of internal dampness, making it a crucial seasonal ally for the coming winter months.

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