In the harvest season of citrus, pick the ripe fruit of citrus. This process requires not only a keen sense of ripeness, but also a gentle approach to avoid unnecessary damage to the tree and the fruit itself. Ripe citrus fruit, with its bright skin, full and round fruit and attractive aroma, is the ideal raw material for making high-quality citrus products.

After the citrus fruit is picked, it then steps into another core part of the processing process - fine peeling of the peel. The key to this process is not only to maintain the integrity of the peel, but also to strive to reduce the pulp residue to a minimum, so as not to adversely affect the subsequent processing quality. The delicious flesh after stripping will be converted into juice, jam and other delicious food for people to taste; The peel has transformed into an indispensable and valuable raw material for the production of citrus peel products, further highlighting its unique value. Next, the citrus peel is dried. The purpose of drying is to remove excess water in the peel, prevent microbial growth, and also facilitate preservation and transportation. Traditional drying methods include sun drying and low temperature drying. Drying is the use of natural sunlight and wind power, the peel is placed in a well-ventilated place for drying. Although this method is simple and easy, it is greatly affected by weather conditions and the drying speed is relatively slow. Low temperature drying uses specialized equipment to control temperature and humidity, so that the peel is slowly dehydrated at a lower temperature, thereby retaining more nutrients and aroma. Although the cost of this method is higher, the drying effect is better, and it is more favored by modern processing enterprises. After careful picking, peeling and drying of citrus peel, it will be used as raw materials for making orange peel, citrus essential oil and other high-end products, and further exert its unique economic value and edible and medicinal value.

The so-called orange peel is not a fruit peel that is randomly picked and dried, but a fruit peel that originates from a specific region, selects a specific variety, and ages naturally over a long period of time in a specific natural environment. This process is not only a respect for time, but also a deep understanding and application of natural laws.
First, the choice of location is crucial. The origin of orange peel often has unique natural conditions, such as suitable climate, soil moisture and pH, etc. These factors work together to the growth of citrus trees, giving its fruit a unique quality basis. Only the citrus grown on this land can show the best conversion potential in the subsequent treatment and aging process of its peel.
Secondly, the selection of varieties can not be ignored. Different citrus varieties have different chemical composition and organizational structure in the peel, which will directly affect the final flavor and efficacy of orange peel. Therefore, when picking, it is necessary to strictly screen those varieties that meet the standards to ensure that each piece of orange peel has the potential to become a superior product. Next comes the crucial natural ageing process. This process is not a simple drying and storage, but requires careful control of temperature, humidity, ventilation and other conditions, so that the peel slowly under the baptism of time physical and chemical changes. With the passage of time, the volatile oil in tangerine peel gradually decreases, while the beneficial components such as flavonoids gradually increase, making its flavor from the initial hot and bitter to sweet and fragrant, and the effect is more and more significant. This "old and good" activity is the key to distinguish orange peel from other citrus peel.
The reason why tangerine peel is known as the treasure of Chinese herbal medicine is that it embodies the essence of weather, geographical location, and people. Only those that meet the requirements of specific regions, specific varieties, and have been naturally aged in a specific environment can be given the name of "orange peel" and become Chinese medicinal materials with unique taste and effect.
In the baptism of time, the green and stimulation of fresh orange peel gradually faded, and replaced by a warm and profound aroma, which contains the rich levels and subtle changes given by nature, both wooden calm, without losing the freshness of fruit, as if through time and space, leading people into a long historical corridor.
The formation of its medicinal properties is the crystallization of years of precipitation. In the long storage process, the chemical composition of orange peel has undergone complex and fine changes, and the active ingredients such as flavonoids, volatile oils and polysaccharides have gradually accumulated, giving orange peel a variety of pharmacological effects such as regulating qi and strengthening spleen, drying dampness and resolving phlegm, promoting qi and relieving pain. These effects are not only reflected in the relief of digestive diseases, such as bloating, loss of appetite, coughing and phlegm, but also show its unique advantages in regulating human qi and enhancing immunity.

Therefore, the value of orange peel lies not only in its unique flavor as a food or seasoning, but also in its profound medicinal value. Behind each piece of orange peel, it carries the wisdom of the years and the gift of nature, which is an indispensable part of traditional Chinese medicine culture. While enjoying the double enjoyment of taste and health brought by orange peel, we should cherish this gift from time and feel the profound cultural heritage and natural power contained therein.