Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Zhi Shi 枳實 Immature fruit of the bitter orange
Grown	South of Yantze River in China.
Source	The immature, dried fruit of Poncirus trifolia (L.) Raf., Citrus aurantium L., or C. wilsonii Tanaka.
Ingredients	Hesperidin, Neohesperidin, Auraptenol, ?-Carotene, l-Carotene, Citraurin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, sour, warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach
Function	Expels the distention and fullness in chest and epigastrium, breaks up stagnant qi and reduces accumulation.
Clinic Usage	For distended chest and abdomen with a sensation of fullness, numbness in the chest, stagnant food, edema, constipation, prolapse of uterus and blood in the stool due to wind-heat in the intestine.
Cautions	Use with caution in pregnancy or in cases of weak stomach or intestine.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid dampness. Protect from worm infestation.