Xinhui tangerine peel, a specialty of Xinhui District in Guangdong Province, is like a bright star in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and is deeply loved by people for its unique aroma and medicinal value. However, behind this light, there are two completely different tangerine peels: raw dried tangerine peel and craft tangerine peel. Today, let's unveil this mystery and take you to identify the authenticity at a glance!
Tangerine peel: a contest between ancient and modern methods
The word "tangerine peel" has a far-reaching meaning. Chen, that is, aging, is a common method of storing and making Chinese medicinal materials. The citrus peel can be called tangerine peel after aging after drying or other processing methods, and after several years of aging. It has the effect of relieving cough and phlegm, regulating qi and moistening the lungs.
Craft leather, on the other hand, is the product of modern technology. Through heating, humidification, accelerated drying and other means, the citrus peel can achieve the appearance of "tangerine peel" in a short time, but its internal composition is greatly reduced, and it can only be called "dried citrus peel".
Raw dried skin vs craft skin: three tricks to teach you to distinguish the real from the fake
1. Look at the skin
Raw dried peel: Naturally aged raw and dried old tangerine peel, the outer skin is yellow-brown or brown-red, shiny and oily.
Craft skin: The skin of the old process skin is too oily, and the color of the skin is uneven, and it is generally charred and black.
Most of the peels on the market are machine-dried or accelerated aging, which is similar in appearance to traditional raw dried tangerine peels, but its essential effects are completely different.
2. Look at the inner capsule
Raw dried skin: The inner capsule of raw dried tangerine peel is naturally mottled, generally sponge fluffy, and the color is naturally gray-white.
Craft skin: The inner capsule of the aged craft skin is generally close to the outer skin, and the color is "wet earth color".
When we identify tangerine peel, we can observe the sac of tangerine peel, if it is light brown or brownish-yellow, not very dark, and it smells like a sunny smell, it is very comfortable, it makes people feel appetizing and appetizing, then it is a good peel.
3. Smell the smell
Raw dried peel: Raw dried tangerine peel smells of natural citrus fragrance, and you can smell the fragrance from afar.
Craft skin: The old craft leather smells weird and grainy, and it can only be smelled when you get closer, and you will be dizzy after smelling it for a long time.
Xinhui tangerine peel, although it is the same skin, is very different.
When purchasing, friends should not be confused by the gorgeous appearance, but should feel the gift from nature with their hearts.