Bitter Orange (ZhiKe)

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【PROPERTI】Bitter，Acrid，Slightly Cold
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Spleen，Stomach，Large Intestine，(Liver)
【ACTIONS】
Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings；
Removes stagnated food
【Indications/Syndromes】
Qi Stagnation and accumulation (especially in weak or deficient patients)；
Food Stagnation
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Use caution during pregnancy.
Use caution for those with a weak Spleen and Stomach.
Use with caution for those with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
Use with caution for those who are taking anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin) and enoxaprin (Lovenox) or antiplatelets such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine) and clopidogrel (Plavix), as it may potentiate the effects of these drugs.