Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Qing Pi 青皮 Immature tangerine peel
Grown	In south China.
Source	The immature fruit peel of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its family.
Ingredients	Nobiletin, 3,4,5,6,7-Penta-O-Methylflavone, HCSpCriaine, Neohesperidine, Limonin, ?-Heptyl-?-nonylacrolein, 5-Hydroxyauranetin, Naringin, Myrcene, P-Cymene
Pharma Effect	The preparation has a serotonin inhibition effect on rabbit's uterine muscle.
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Liver, gall, stomach
Function	Spreads liver qi, breaks up stagnant qi, dissipates clumps and reduces stagnation.
Clinic Usage	For distended, painful chest and rib cage, hernial disorders, nodule in the breast, breast abscess, abdominal pain caused by stagnant food.
Cautions	This is a strong herb which consumes qi. Use with care in cases of qi deficiency.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.