Chinese Herbs: Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel), Fructus Citri Aurantii

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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

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.

Contraindications and 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

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

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

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.