AURANTII, Fructus / Zhi Qiao

AURANTII, Fructus (Chinese: 枳壳 Zhi Qiao)

Actions: Circulates Qi, relieves distention.

Indications: Good for food stagnation, damp-heat type diarrhea

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.