Freeze! Put down that juicer. You are being robbed and you do not even know it. Once again it is time to reconsider simply indulging yourself with the sweet nectar of the tangerine and matter-of-factly tossing out the peel.

Although most of us are unaware, the healing properties of tangerine peel have been recognized for thousands of years. Citrus reticulata, the sweet fruit known in the United States as a tangerine, is native to Asia. The peel of the tangerine is one of the most important and widely used herbs in Traditional Asian Medicine. Practitioners use it to promote the circulation of Qi, energy, in various organs including the stomach, spleen, liver and lungs. Tangerine peel, in conjunction with other herbs, is used to break up congestion and support the respiratory system, clear the liver, and ease abdominal discomfort.

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