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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asian practices such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the dried peel of tangerine, known as "Chen Pi," is commonly used to regulate qi (energy flow), resolve phlegm, and aid digestion. It is also occasionally used as part of herbal formulas intended to address fluid retention, which may be interpreted as a traditional equivalent of edema. The rationale is that tangerine peel is considered to have properties that help move stagnant fluids and promote urination, though these actions are described within the framework of TCM rather than modern biomedical terminology. However, there is very limited scientific research directly supporting the use of tangerine or its peel for the treatment of edema. Most available data focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or digestive effects. While some animal studies suggest mild diuretic effects from certain citrus peels, robust human clinical trials are lacking. Therefore, the use of tangerine for edema is primarily justified by traditional use rather than scientific validation. If considering tangerine for this purpose, it should be viewed as complementary and not a substitute for medical treatment for edema, which can have serious underlying causes requiring professional care.

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