Individual Herbs Notebook

Zhi Shi

Pharmaceutical: Fructus Aurantii Immaturus
Taxonomy: Citrus aurantium

Other names: Immature Seville Orange / Immature Bitter Orange / Immature Sour Orange

Category: Herbs that Regulate Qi



Properties: Pungent, bitter, slightly cold

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine
Divergent Channels: Stomach, Spleen
Extraordinary Vessels: Ren


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food
    Qi Stagnation and accumulation with epigastric or abdominal pain and distention or indigestion with focal distention or gas
    Food Stagnation
  2. Transforms Phlegm, reduces distention and resolves hardenings
    Turbid Phlegm Obstructing the Qi with focal distention and fullness in the chest and epigastrium

Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.


Cautions: It should be used with cautions for pregnant women.


Notable Constituents:
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