Bitter Orange

Zhi Shi·枳实

Bitter Orange strongly breaks Qi Stagnation, dissolves accumulations, and descends Rebellious Qi, used when food stagnation, Phlegm, or obstructed bowels create fullness, distension, and hard masses.

TCM properties

Temperature

Slightly Cold

Flavors

Bitter, Acrid, Sour

Channels entered

Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach, Lung

Actions

•Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food
•Transforms Phlegm, reduces distention and resolves hardenings

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