What are the benefits and effects of clove and dried tangerine peel?

Clove and tangerine peel have functions such as nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, dispelling cold and alleviating pain. They are commonly used to treat conditions caused by spleen and stomach deficiency-cold or insufficient kidney yang. Clove and tangerine peel can not only be used in soups, but when steeped together in water, they also help regulate qi, warm the middle burner, and strengthen the spleen. However, the therapeutic effects of using Chinese herbs as tea are limited, so it's important to consult a doctor before consumption—do not take them blindly.

        Clove:

Clove is warm in nature and pungent in taste, entering the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney meridians. It can be used for spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, hiccups, vomiting, poor appetite, nausea with diarrhea, cold abdominal pain, kidney deficiency, and impotence. Note that clove should not be used together with turmeric, and it is unsuitable for individuals with heat syndromes or those having a constitution of yin deficiency with internal heat.

         Tangerine Peel

Tangerine peel is warm in nature and bitter in taste, entering the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effects of regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and resolving phlegm. It may be used for symptoms such as abdominal distension, poor appetite, diarrhea, cough, and excessive phlegm. However, long-term use is not recommended. Individuals with qi deficiency, yin deficiency, dry cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), or a constitution prone to excessive heat should exercise caution.

Additionally, if you plan to use clove and tangerine peel, it is essential to do so under the guidance of a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who can make an accurate diagnosis. Never purchase or consume these herbs blindly, to avoid potential adverse effects on your health.