Traditional Herbs Fructus Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi Immature Bitter Orange
Fructus Aurantii Immaturus has been used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders (GIDs) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years, which also has been found to have effects on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in recent years.
Resolving phlegm and dispersing ruffian. It is used for stagnation, fullness, swelling, and pain, severe diarrhea, obstructed defecation, phlegm stagnation, Qi obstruction, chest arthralgia, and chest knot; Gastroptosis, and anal prolapse.
What is Fructus Aurantii Immaturus?
Citrus Aurantii is a common herb in the rue family. The dried young fruit of lime is Citrus aurantii. Immature aurantii is a bitter, acrid, sour, and warm taste. Citrus aurantii has the function of breaking qi, eliminating accumulation, dispersing knots,s and resolving phlegm. Citrus aurantii also enters the spleen and stomach meridian. Immature aurantii can treat the symptoms of fullness and even pain caused by food stagnation. Immature aurantii can also be used to treat obstructed stools. Immature aurantii can dissolve phlegm and eliminate the symptoms of air obstruction in the chest.
Product Description
Pin Yin Name
Zhi Shi
English Name
Immature Bitter Orange
Latin Name
Fructus Aurantii Immaturus
Botanical Name
1.Citrus aurantium L.2.Citrus sinensis Osbeck
Other names
Zhi Shig, Zhi shi herb, immature bitter orange
Appearance
Black dried young fruit
Smell and Taste
Fragrant, slightly sore after bitter when tasted
Specification
Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need)
Part Used
Fruit
Shelf life
2 Years
Storage
Store in cool and dry places; keep away from strong light