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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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