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Zhi Shi / Orange (Bitter) unripened, immatured fruit
Zhi Shi
Taste: Bitter, Acrid • Temperature: Slightly Cold • Category: Regulate Qi • Sub Category:

Dosage

3-9g

Actions

1. Breaks up stagnant qi & reduces accumulation: for epigastric or abdominal pain & distention or indigestion with focal distention or gas.

2. Directs the qi downward & unblocks the bowels: frequently used for abdominal pain & constipation caused by accumulation & stagnant qi. Also used for dystentric diarrhea that is difficult, with or without tenesmus.

3. Transforms phlegm & expels focal distention: for focal distention & fullness in the chest & epigastrium due tp phlegm obstructing the qi mechanism.

4. Also used with qi tonifying herbs for gastriectasis, gastroptosis, rectal prolapse, or uterine prolapse. recently used to raise blood pressure.

Meridians

Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach

Cautions

Use with caution during pregnancy, or in cases where the normal qi is weak or there is Stomach cold from deficiency.