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Kumquat [fruit]

金橘 〔金橘〕jīn jú

Latin pharmacognostic name: Fortunellae Fructus

Kingdom: Plant

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

Use: Alimentary

Category:

Properties: Acrid and sweet; warm; nontoxic*.

Indications:

Rectifies qì and resolves depression; transforms phlegm and dispels the effect of alcohol.

binding depression with oppression in the chest; alcohol damage with thirst; food stagnation with torpid stomach.

Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct or brew as tea.

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