Xiang Yuan香櫞

Fructus CitriAromatic Citron

Autres nomsCitron · Citron Fruit · Citrus Fruit

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Actions & indications

Transforms Phlegm to stop cough: Cough with profuse sputum
Promotes the movement of Qi, awakens the Spleen and eases the Middle: Qi Stagnation in the Liver, Spleen and Stomach leading to epigastric distention and pain
Dredges and regulates Liver Qi and stops pain: Chest and flank distention and pain from Liver Qi Stagnation
Descends and drains to reduce Phlegm and stop cough: Cough with profuse sputum and a stifling sensation in the chest

- Mu Xiang
- Huo Xiang
Epigastric and abdominal pain accompanied by belching, acid reflux, nausea and poor appetite.
Chest and flank distention and pain caused by Liver Qi Stagnation.
- Zhi Ban Xia
- Fu Ling
Cough with copious sputum and a feeling of chest oppression.
- Gua Lou Pi
- Xiang Fu
Chest congestion with hypochondriac pain.
Epigastric pain with abdominal distention.
- Huang Lian
A bitter taste in the mouth with acid reflux.

This herb addresses what is termed "waist and leg Qi."
It has a fairly mild action and works best when combined with other herbs.
Xiang Yuan and Fr. Citri Sarcodactylis Fo Shou share a similar warm nature. Xiang Yuan specifically regulates Lung and Spleen Qi and disperses Phlegm and pathogenic water, treating cough from obstructed Qi; the pith and kernels are best removed since their sour taste causes excess astringency. Fo Shou, by contrast, acts on the Stomach to break up Qi Stagnation, addressing nausea, vomiting and dysenteric disorders with tenesmus.
Dry-fried Citron (Chao Xiang Yuan or Zhi Xiang Yuan) has a milder acrid, dispersing effect and is less drying.
Pericarpium Citri Xiang Yuan Pi circulates Qi more strongly.