The efficacy and function of Citrus aurantium root bark

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the Chinese medicine Citrus aurantium root bark. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine Citrus aurantium root bark.

[Source] It is the root bark of the Rutaceae plant.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Kuju".

[Chemical composition] The root contains limonin, quinceanine, artemisinin, β-sitosterol and citrus quinquefolius.

【Functions and indications】 Treat toothache, hemorrhoids, and blood in stool.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 1.5-3 qian; or grind into powder.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

The above is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal material Citrus aurantium root bark. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.