Blephilia ciliata vs Fortunella japonica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Blephilia ciliata

Respiratory

Citrus japonica

Respiratory

Description

Perennial herb of eastern North American woodlands with whorled pink flowers, used by Native Americans.

Small ornamental citrus eaten whole; peel sweet, flesh tart; used in Chinese folk medicine for cough and digestion.

Active Compounds

volatile oils, flavonoids, tannins, rosmarinic acid

vitamin C, flavonoids, beta-carotene, limonoids, hesperidin

Traditional Uses

Used by Cherokee and other tribes for fevers and coughs, Traditional eastern woodland medicine plant

cough, digestive complaints, immune support, hangover relief

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial action, Fever reduction, Digestive support, Respiratory aid

expectorant, digestive tonic, antioxidant food

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1-2 tsp per cup 2x/day

3-5 fruits daily; peel tea 5g 2x/day

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

citrus allergy

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

GI upset with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E