$6.95 USA Shipping • 90-Day Hassle-Free Returns

Home » Xiang Yuan – Citrus Fruit – Fructus Citri

Xiang Yuan – Citrus Fruit – Fructus Citri

Xiang Yuan

English Name: citron fruit

Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Citri

Medica Category: Qi-Regulating Herbs

Properties: Xiang Yuan enters the Liver, Spleen, and Lung channels; it is acrid, slightly bitter, and sour in nature and warm in temperature.

What is Xiang Yuan?:

The Chinese Herb Xiang Yuan is dried slices of citron fruit (Citrus medica L.; Citrus wilsonii Tanaka), one of the three original citrus species from which all other types of citrus are derived. It is thought to be native to India but now has cosmopolitan distribution in climates where it is not harmed by frost. The fruit of this shrub/tree is encased by a thick, bulbous, yellow rind; the fruit is harvested when mature and then sliced and dried for use as medicine.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Therapeutic Actions of Xiang Yuan:

Xiang Yuan spreads Liver qi and regulates qi (to harmonize the middle jiao) to address chest congestion presenting as cough with profuse sputum and tightness. It also addresses abdominal pain and fullness; due to its bitter nature and downward action, it also helps relieve belching, hiccups, and vomiting in cases of qi stagnation in the middle (in formula with other qi-regulating herbs).

**safety note—Xiang Yuan should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Products Containing Tag: Xiang Yuan – Citrus Fruit – Fructus Citri

Latest Blog Posts

  • Chinese Herbs for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 

    Sometimes fatigue goes beyond just feeling tired. If you are living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the persistent exhaustion, brain fog, and inability to feel truly rested make even simple tasks seem monumental. While Western medicine offers limited solutions to those with CFS, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can step in to offer some much-needed support.…

  • Chinese Herbs for Andropause (Male Menopause)

    When we think about midlife changes, menopause often takes center stage. But women aren’t the only ones who experience significant shifts during this stage of life. Andropause, often referred to as “male menopause,” is the male counterpart—a gradual decline in testosterone and other hormones that can bring noticeable changes to energy, mood, libido, and overall…

  • Herbal Hacks for Headaches & Migraines
    Herbal Hacks for Headaches & Migraines

    We’ve all had a headache before. While some are mercifully mild and short-lived, others can completely debilitate you for hours or even days.  For most of us, headaches are just an occasional inconvenience. But for the over 39 million Americans who suffer from more severe migraines, they can be a major struggle that interferes with…