Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel)

Herb 18 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Cool

Latin:

Fructus Citri Aurantii

Chinese:

枳壳

Tone Marks:

zhĭ ké

Alt Names:

Zhi Qiao

Chinese Herb Actions

• Breaks Stagnant Qi, Relieves Distension and Accumulation
  Treats cough and expands chest to relieve chest congestion. Used for abdominal distension and pressure or constipation.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use with caution during pregnancy
• Use with caution in cases of gastric or duodenal ulcers due to acidity of herb
• Use with caution in cases of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-9 grams (Bensky)
• 3-10 grams (Chen)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang (Artemisia Annua and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear the Gallbladder)
  Category: Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
• Huai Hua San (Sophora Japonica Flower Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
• Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
• Ji Chuan Jian (Benefit the Flow Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
• Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
• Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intestines Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
• Wu Ji San (Five Accumulation Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess
• Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis