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Fortunellae Fructus
Kumquat [fruit]
金橘 〔金橘〕 jīn jú
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Fortunella margarita (Lour.) Swingle; Fortunella crassifolia Swingle; Fortunella japonica (Thunb.) Swingle
Use: Alimentary
Properties: Acrid and sweet; warm; nontoxic*.
Actions and indications: Rectifies qì and resolves depression; transforms phlegm and dispels the effect of alcohol. Treats binding depression with oppression in the chest; alcohol damage with thirst; food stagnation with torpid stomach.
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct or brew as tea.
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