Qi-Moving Herbs
Dai Dai Hua: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Dai Dai Hua (Seville Orange Flower)
The Effect of Dai Dai Hua
Property
Sweet, pungent, slightly bitter, neutral.
Actions
Soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach and regulate qi.
Indications
Abdominal pain and distention, stuffiness in chest, vomiting, inappetence.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 1.5~2.5 g or make tea.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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