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 Category  Li Qi Yao
理氣藥
 Sub Category  
 Name  Gou Ju
枸橘
Immature fruit of Trifoliate-orange
 Grown  In south China.
 Source  The immature fruit of Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.
 Ingredients  imperatorin
 Pharma Effect  
 Properties  Bitter, acrid, warm
 Channels  Liver, stomach
 Function  Spreads liver qi and dissipates clumping of stagnant qi and blood.
 Clinic Usage  For stagnant liver qi, distended and painful chest and rib cage, distended breasts and indigestion.
 Cautions  
 Dosage  3~10g
 Storage  Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from worm infestation.