Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Chen Pi 陳皮 Tangerine peel
Grown	In south China.
Source	The fresh or dried, ripe fruit peel of Citrus reticulata Blanco.
Ingredients	Nobiletin, Penta-O-Methylflavone, HCSpCriaine, Neohesperidine, Limonin, ?-Heptyl-?-nonylacrolein, 5-Hydroxyauranetin, Naringin, Myrcene, P-Cymene
Pharma Effect	The preparation has a serotonin inhibition effect on rabbits' uterine muscle.
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Lung, spleen
Function	Adjusts middle, regulates qi, transforms phlegm and promotes urination.
Clinic Usage	Directs qi downward, eliminates food stagnation, stops hiccough, regurgitation, or vomiting, transforms phlegm, dissipates clumps and stimulates urination.
Cautions	The acrid, dry, bitter and warm nature of the herb promotes heat. Use with caution in cases of excessive internal heat or with symptoms of red-tongued and insufficient saliva.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Avoid mold.