Zhi Shi is the immature, green fruit of Citrus aurantium, harvested before ripening and traditionally dried for use in Chinese herbal medicine. It moves qi and transforms stagnation in the digestive system, prized for addressing bloating, constipation, and sluggish digestion through its bitter, acrid nature.
fruit, pericarp
decoction, powder, pill, capsule
6–12g dried fruit in decoction daily; 3–9g powder in pills 2–3x daily
Strong and drying — may damage qi. Avoid in pregnancy.
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