AURANTII, Fructus (Fried) / Chao Zhi Qiao

AURANTII, Fructus (Fried) (Chinese: 炒枳壳 Chao Zhi Qiao)

Frying (炒 Chao) is used to dry the herbs for storage. It also increases the Spleen-awakening, Stomach-strengthening actions of herbs.

Size: 6 gm

Packets can be taken singly or combined with other herbs to make a formula. Use one packet to four cups water. Drink 1-3 cups per day. Please consult Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica for more information on the uses of individual herbs. There are many books that give recipes for formulas that you can make with the Sanjiu herbs.