Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Xiang Yuan 香櫞 Citron fruit
Grown	In south China.
Source	The dried, ripe fruit of Citrus medica L.
Ingredients	Volatile oil.
Pharma Effect
Properties	Slightly bitter, acrid, sour, warm
Channels	Liver, spleen, lung
Function	Spreads, regulates liver qi, harmonizes the middle burner and transforms phlegm.
Clinic Usage	For distended pain in chest and rib cage caused by stagnant liver qi. Symptoms include reduced appetite, vomiting, stomachache, coughing and copious sputum.
Cautions
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid dampness and infestation by worms.