Pericarpium Citri Reticulate Viride - Feed Ingredient

Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride refers to the dried green peel of unripe mandarin oranges (Citrus reticulata), also known as “Qing Pi” in traditional Chinese medicine. It is harvested before the fruit ripens, then dried and sometimes aged to concentrate its aromatic and bitter components.

The peel contains essential oils, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which are studied in other species for potential digestive and metabolic effects. It is traditionally used to support liver and digestive function. There is no equine-specific research on its safety or efficacy, and its inclusion is typically based on traditional applications in other species.