Fo Shou
佛手 fó shǒu, "Buddha's hand"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Citri sarcodactylis Fructus

	Tastes: Acrid , Bitter		Dosage: 3-9g

	Cautions: Use with caution in those with yin deficiency with fire. Traditional Contraindications: Used by itself, or used excessively, it will harm the normal qi.		Meridians: Lung , Spleen , Liver , Stomach
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Consists of uniform, even, unfragmented slices with white pericarp and an intense aroma.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Pharmaceutical: Citri sarcodactylis Fructus

Botanical: Citrus Medica L. Var. Sarcodactylis Swingle

Japanese: bushu

Korean: bulsu

Common: finger citron fruit, Buddha's hand

Temperature: Warm

	0 Rootdown Staff (Rootdown Staff) Spreads and Regulates Liver Qi. add comment

	0 Rootdown Staff (Rootdown Staff) Harmonizes the Stomach and Strengthens the Spleen. add comment

	0 Rootdown Staff (Rootdown Staff) Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm. add comment

	+1 Laura Drago Stifling sensation in the chest add comment

	+1 Christine Chang Subacute or chronic cough with copious sputum add comment

	+1 Christine Chang Unrelenting cough with chest pain add comment

Fo Shou佛手 fó shǒu, "Buddha's hand"