Medicinals
jú hé / 橘核 / 橘核 / tangerine seed
Latin pharmacognostic name: Citri Reticulatae Semen
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Alternate Chinese names:
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Qì-rectifying agents
Properties: Bitter; balanced.
Channel entry: liver channel.
Indications:
Rectifies qì, disperses binds, and relieves pain. It is mostly used for breast lumps, mounting qì (shàn qì) pain, and painful swollen testicles.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: 3–10g.
Quality:
Plump white evenly sized seeds are the best.
Product Area:
Mainly produced in Fújiàn, Zhèjiāng, Jiāngxī, and Sìchuān.
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