Class: Regulate the Qi
Name:
Pinyin: Zhi Shi
Pharmaceutical: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii
Other names: Sheng Zhi Shi, Chuan Zhi Shi, Jiang Zhi Shi
Description: Immature Orange.
Properties:
Nature: Slightly cold.
Taste: Bitter, acid.
Organ: Spleen, Stomach.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Eliminates Qi accumulation.
Eliminates food retention.
Transforms Phlegm.
Resolves abdominal masses.
Comparisons:
Hou Po is more effective to clear Dampness and move Qi.
Zhi Ke is less effective.
Warning:
Contraindications: Spleen and Stomach weakness.
Pregnancy.