Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Citri Fructus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 香櫞 · Xiang Yuan |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Qi-regulating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried mature fruit of Citrus medica L.(Rutaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter, Sour; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Spleen, Lung |
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What Is Xiang Yuan?
Xiang Yuan (Medical Citron Fruit) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Fujian, Yunnan.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter, Sour; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, Lung
Xiang Yuan: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Citri Fructus
Botanical Origin
The dried mature fruit of Citrus medica L.(Rutaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Fujian, Yunnan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is yellow, potent aromatic odor.
Macroscopic Features
Fruit is spherical or long spherical flake, 4~10cm diameter, 0.2~0.5cm thick. Horizontally cut slice has yellow or yellowish-green exocarp, edge is wavy, scattered indented oil spots; mesocarp is 1~3cm thick, yellowish-white, with irregular reticular vascular bundles; pulp has 10~17 chambers. Longitudinally cut slice has relatively thick central column. Soft and pliable texture. Clear aromatic odor, slightly sweet and bitter acrid taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter, Sour; WarmLiverSpleenLung
Traditional Functions
Spreads the liver qi and regulates qi, widens the middle, resolves phlegm.
How Xiang Yuan Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Xiang Yuan is classified among the Qi-regulating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
