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What are the benefits of drinking water infused with dried tangerine peel (Chenpi) and Poria (Fuling)?

Jan 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Dried tangerine peel (Chenpi) and Poria (Fuling) steeped in water typically offer adjunctive effects of lowering blood lipids, regulating immunity, calming the mind to aid sleep, resolving dampness to reduce edema, and regulating qi to strengthen the spleen. However, excessive consumption of Chenpi and Fuling water may lead to adverse reactions such as oral ulcers and constipation. Therefore, it is advisable to consume it in moderation and choose the appropriate dosage and method based on individual constitution and symptoms.

Drinking water infused with dried tangerine peel (Chenpi) and Poria (Fuling) typically offers several health benefits, including supporting lipid reduction, regulating immunity, calming the mind to aid sleep, promoting diuresis to relieve edema, and regulating qi to strengthen the spleen. Specific effects are analyzed as follows:

1. Supporting Lipid Reduction

The flavonoids in tangerine peel and polysaccharides in Poria help reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, offering a positive effect in the prevention and adjunctive treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.

2. Immune Regulation

Active ingredients in tangerine peel and Poria, such as polysaccharides and flavonoids, can enhance immune function, improve resistance to illness, and aid in preventing colds and other diseases.

3. Calming and Sleep Aid

The polysaccharides in Poria and flavonoids in tangerine peel both have a calming effect, helping regulate the nervous system, relieve anxiety and tension, improve sleep quality, and provide supportive benefits for insomnia and frequent dreaming.

4. Promoting Diuresis and Reducing Edema

Poria has strong diuretic properties that help effectively eliminate excess fluid and metabolic waste from the body, reducing edema. The volatile oils in tangerine peel also promote blood circulation and accelerate water metabolism. Combined, these two ingredients can significantly improve conditions related to excessive internal dampness and swelling.

5. Regulating Qi and Strengthening the Spleen

Tangerine peel helps regulate qi circulation in the spleen and stomach, promoting the expulsion of accumulated gas and relieving discomfort caused by qi stagnation. Poria also strengthens the spleen and can improve symptoms such as poor appetite and indigestion caused by spleen weakness. Together, tangerine peel and Poria enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, promoting digestion and nutrient absorption.

However, excessive consumption of tangerine peel and Poria water may lead to adverse reactions such as mouth ulcers and constipation. Therefore, it is recommended to consume in moderation and choose appropriate dosage and usage based on individual constitution and symptoms.

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