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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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