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Fortunellae Semen

Kumquat seed

金橘核 〔金橘核〕 jīn jú hé

Kingdom: Plant

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

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour and acrid; balanced; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Liver and lung channels.

Actions and indications: Disperses scrofula.* Treats eye diseases; throat impediment.*

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

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