ZHI SHI

Names for Zhi Shi
Pharmaceutical:	Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii
Botanical:	Citrus aurantium L., Citrus wilsonii Tanaka, Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf. (Rutaceae)
Other names:	Sheng Zhi Shi, Chuan Zhi Shi, Jiang Zhi Shi
Description:	Immature Orange.

Actions
Eliminates Qi accumulation; Eliminates food retention; Transforms Phlegm; Resolves abdominal masses; ...

Origin of zhi shi
Sichuan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hunan.;

Preparation of zhi shi
The fallen fruit is collected in July and August, removed from foreign matter, cut transversely in the middle into two parts, dried in the sun or at a low temperature; the small fruit dried similarly without cutting. The fruits can also be processed.;

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