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 Citri seu Ponciri Immaturus, Fr (= Aurantii Immaturus, Fr)


Pin Yin: zhi shi
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Botanical name: 1, Citrus aurantium L.; 2, Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.; 3, C. wilsonii Tanaka.

Primary action: Rectify Qi
Secondary actions: Disperse Food Accumulation; Transform Hot Phlegm
Temperature: cool
Taste: sour, bitter
Entering Channel: Sp, St, [SI, LI]

Actions:
   Disperses Stagnant Qi and Food Accumulation in Stomach or Intestines.
   Moves Intestinal Qi downwards; relieves constipation.
   Transforms Phlegm stagnation in the chest.
   (See Qi Stagnation ; Food Accumulation ; Stomach Qi Stagnation ; Hot Phlegm Blocking Lungs .)

Dosage: 1-3 qian.

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