Zhi Ke

Fructus Aurantii

Bitter Orange (Ripe Peel)

Qi-Moving

About this herb

The more mature counterpart to Zhi Shi, used more gently to move Qi in the chest and abdomen.

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PinyinZhi Ke

Chinese枳壳

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Aurantii

EnglishBitter Orange (Ripe Peel)

CategoryQi-Moving

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