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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Fortunella margarita (Lour.) Swingle; Fortunella crassifolia Swingle; Fortunella japonica (Thunb.) Swingle

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and bitter; slightly cold; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Liver, spleen, and lung channels.

Actions and indications: Courses liver qì, opens stomach qì, and disperses lung qì.* Treats dysphagia-occlusion (yē gé); scrofula.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g).

See: Jīn jú (金橘 Fortunellae Fructus, kumquat [fruit])

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