Zhi Shi

Citri Aurantii, Fructus Imaturus

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - COOL
Dosage: 6-15g.
Meridian: SPLEEN, KIDNEY, BLADDER

-break up Qi stagnation, reduce accumulations
-transform phlegm, expel focal distention
– abdominal pain, indigestion,constipation
- used with Qi tonifying herbs for prolapse of organs
-raise blood pressure

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press