Lemon Peel
| Lemon Peel in TCM:Explore the properties of Lemon Peel according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, SP
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears damp, resolves phlegm
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Lemon Peel is known for its ability to promote qi circulation, resolve dampness, and resolve phlegm.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung and Spleen. The flavor of Lemon Peel is bitter and acrid, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.
"Lemon rind" and "lemon peel" are often used interchangeably, but technically they can refer to slightly different parts of the lemon:
Lemon Rind: The outer colored part of the lemon's skin, which contains the essential oils responsible for the lemon's flavor and aroma. It's often grated or zested for use in cooking, baking, or garnishing dishes. The rind typically refers to just the outermost layer of the skin.
Lemon Peel: This can refer to both the outer colored layer (the rind) and the white spongy layer underneath it, called the pith. The pith is less flavorful and more bitter than the rind. When recipes call for lemon peel, they might mean just the colored part or both the colored part and the pith.
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