ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Finger Citron
Finger Citron. Class: Qi Regulating Drugs. Properties: Pungent; Bitter; Sour; Warm. Meridians: Liver; Spleen; Stomach; Lung
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Fo Shou
δΈζε (Chinese)
δ½ζ
Latin Name
Citri Sarcodactylis Fructus; Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis
English Name
Finger Citron
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Pungent; Bitter; Sour; Warm
Meridians (ε½η»)
Liver; Spleen; Stomach; Lung
Part Used
Fruit
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Qi Regulating Drugs
εζεη±» (CN)
ηζ°θ―
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To regulate the qi of the liver and stomach, and relieve pain.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Stomachache, distention in rib-side, vomiting, dysphagia-occlusion, phlegm-rheum cough asthma.
Clinical Manifestations
1. its alcoholic extract relaxes the spasm of smooth muscles of gastrointestine, gallbladder and bronchus.2. its volatile oil is an expectorant and antiasthmatic.3. its alcoholic extract inhibits the heart and lowers blood pressure in anesthetized cats.
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