Xiang Yuan
香櫞 xiāng yuán, "aromatic citron"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid , Slightly Bitter , Sour		Dosage: 3-9g

	Cautions: Traditional Contraindications: If it is used alone or in large doses it may injure the qi, in combination with Ren Shen or Bai Zhu, it has no drawbacks. Care should be taken with patients who have yin deficiency or dried blood.		Meridians: Lung , Spleen , Liver
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Thick 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