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Ju He, 1lb

Ju He, 1lb

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Bitter Orange Seed is an herb that regulates qi. It disperses nodules, alleviates pain, and reduces swelling.


Primary Actions and Uses

  • Regulates qi and alleviates pain: For epigastric or abdominal pain due to qi stagnation, especially from hernia disorders.
  • Disperses nodules: For swelling and pain of the testicles, inguinal hernia, or other masses due to qi and phlegm accumulation.
  • Reduces swelling: Applied internally for scrotal swelling or other localized swellings related to qi stagnation.

Context and Traditional Notes

  • Bitter and neutral; enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Classified in TCM as an herb that regulates qi.
  • Frequently used for hernia disorders, testicular swelling, or abdominal pain accompanied by qi stagnation.
  • Sometimes ground into powder for topical use on swellings, though more often decocted for internal use.

English Name: Tangerine Seed, Citri Reticulatae Semen; Semen Citri — Bitter Orange Seed; Orange Seed
Unit Size: 1 pound
Potency: 1:1
Taste: Bitter
Properties: Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Actions: Regulates qi; alleviates pain; disperses nodules; reduces swelling
Pattern: Qi stagnation in the Liver channel; hernia disorders; phlegm or qi nodules
Materia Medica: Regulate the Qi
Contraindications: Use with caution in those with qi deficiency

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