Ingredient: Chih-ko fruit (zhi qiao) (Citrus aurantium fructus).
| Mandarin: 枳殼 Pin-Yin: Zhi Ke English: Zhi Ke Romaji: Kikoku Kanji: 枳殻 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Aurantii Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels Entered:
- Spleen, stomach, large intestine
Herb Actions:
- Promotes the flow of qi
- Drains qi from the highest locations
Contraindications:
- Use with caution for those during pregnancy
Commonly Found In:
- Persica & Achryanthes Combination, Bupleurum & Cyperus Combination, Schizonepeta & Siler Formula