Immature Bitter Orange 枳实

Citrus aurantium (immature)

Immature Bitter Orange is classified as slightly cold in nature and bitter,pungent in flavour, entering the Spleen, Stomach meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that breaks qi stagnation, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes abdominal fullness.

Reference articles

• Overview

  Immature Bitter Orange (枳实) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  Immature Bitter Orange: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  Immature Bitter Orange: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  Immature Bitter Orange: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  Immature Bitter Orange: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  Immature Bitter Orange: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  Immature Bitter Orange: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  Immature Bitter Orange: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  Immature Bitter Orange: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  Immature Bitter Orange — Frequently Asked Questions