| Pin-yin: |
qing pi |
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| English name: |
Immature tangerine peel |
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| Where grown: |
In south China. |
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| Source: |
The immature fruit peel of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its family. |
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| Ingredients: |
Nobiletin, 3,4,5,6,7-Penta-O-Methylflavone, HCSpCriaine, Neohesperidine, Limonin, a-Heptyl-ß-nonylacrolein, 5-Hydroxyauranetin, Naringin, Myrcene, P-Cymene |
| Pharmacological effect: |
The preparation has a serotonin inhibition effect on rabbit's uterine muscle. |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, acrid, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, gall, stomach |
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| Function: |
Spreads liver qi, breaks up stagnant qi, dissipates clumps and reduces stagnation. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For distended, painful chest and rib cage, hernial disorders, nodule in the breast, breast abscess, abdominal pain caused by stagnant food. |
| Cautions: |
This is a strong herb which consumes qi. Use with care in cases of qi deficiency. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
3~9g. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry place. |
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