枳实·Fructus Aurantii Immaturus
Unripe Bitter Orange
Zhi shi (枳实) is the unripe fruit of bitter orange, a Rutaceae tree supplied as Fructus Aurantii Immaturus; the record holds it dry-fried. The catalogue files it among the substances that regulate Qi, on the Large Intestine, Spleen and Stomach channels.
| Pinyin | zhi shi (chao)·zhi shi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 枳实 |
| Latin Name | Fructus Aurantii Immaturus |
| English Name | Unripe Bitter Orange |
| Japanese | kijitsu |
| Korean | jisil |