Citrus
medica. 香櫞
Xiāng yuán,
Fo shou Citron
Family: Rutaceae
PART USED: The citron is unlike the more common citrus species,
such as the lemon or orange. While those more popular fruits are peeled to consume
their pulpy and juicy segments, the citron's pulp is dry, containing a small
quantity of insipid juice, if any. The main content of a citron fruit is the
thick white rind, which adheres to the segments, and cannot be separated from
them easily.
FLAVOR: Pungent, bitter, sour.
FUNCTIONS
1. Promote flow of Energy, relieve energy congestion, transform sputum.[1]
2. Expand middle region.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. Congested chest. Nausea, cough with abundant sputum. Chest pain, abdominal
swelling, belching.[1]
COMBINATIONS
- Liver Qi Stagnation: Spreads the
Liver Qi and regulates the Stomach Cyperus
& Peony- Shu gan wan.
PREPARATIONS:
Decoction. Dry fruit 3-9 g.[1]