Medicinals

jú hé / 橘核 / 橘核 / tangerine seed

Latin pharmacognostic name: Citri Reticulatae Semen

Alternate English names:

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.

See also:

jú (橘 Citri Reticulatae Fructus, tangerine)

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