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Latin pharmacognostic name: Sarcodactylis Flos

Alternate English names: fingered citron flower

Alternate Chinese names: 佛柑花 fó gān huā

Kingdom: Plant

Origin (other sources): Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis (Noot.) Swingle*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Qì-rectifying agents

Properties: Similar in properties and action to 佛手 but milder in effect, and more commonly used for cough and panting.

Indications:

Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (3–6g).

Quality: Large undamaged flowers with a strong fragrance are best.

Product Area: Guǎngdōng, Guǎngxī, Fújiàn, Yúnnán, Sìchuān, Zhèjiāng, ānhuī.

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