Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Fo Shou 佛手 Finger citron fruit
Grown	In south China.
Source	The dried fruit of Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis.
Ingredients	Volatile oil.
Pharma Effect	1) Alleviate pain of distended chest and abdomen. It also helps to relax the smooth muscle of gastrointestinal system, gall bladder, and bronchi. 2) Improves the symptoms of distended chest, rib cage, or breasts caused by deficient liver yin. It also trea
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Liver, spleen, stomach, lung
Function	Spreads and regulates the liver qi, harmonizes the middle burner and transforms phlegm.
Clinic Usage	For distended, painful chest and rib cage caused by stagnant liver qi, distended breasts, stomachache, coughing and copious sputum.
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with internally ascending fire or lack of the qi stagnancy symptoms.
Dosage	3~10g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid dampness and infestation by worms.