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Drug Interactions

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Latin Name Notes

Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange)

Herb 19 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Zhi Shi (Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii)

Channels:
LI, SP, ST

Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Latin Name:
Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii

Actions

Breaks Stagnant Qi and Reduces Accumulation
Treats epigastric or abdominal pain and distension. Used for indigestion and focal distension with gas, belching, and foul breath. Effectively treats constipation, abdominal hardness, distension and pain, dysentery, and tenesmus.
Transforms Phlegm and Relieves Distension
Treats chest and epigastrium focal distension and fullness. Treats Xiong Bi (painful obstruction of the chest), coronary heart disorders or angina, poor appetite, shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness due to phlegm accumulation and Heart Yang Deficiency. Also used in cases with heat in the body, abdominal fullness, gas, pain, and irregular bowel movement.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use caution during pregnancy
Use caution in cases with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

Minimal

Dosage

3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction)
Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction)
Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Ju He Wan (Tangerine Seed Pill)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)
Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
Si Ni San (Frigid Extremities Powder)
Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (Minor Order the Qi Decoction)
Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan (Immature Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distension)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
Zhi Zhu Wan (Immature Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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