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Citrus medica vs Bai Dou Kou

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Citrus medica

Digestive

Bai Dou Kou

Amomum kravanh

Digestive

Description

Ancient citrus species; peel used in Ayurveda for digestive complaints; Etrog used in Jewish Sukkot.

TCM aromatic for damp-cold in middle burner, nausea, and vomiting.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, hesperidin, limonoids, vitamin C, essential oils

1,8-Cineole, Borneol, Camphor, Alpha-pinene

Traditional Uses

nausea, digestive complaints, respiratory, fever

Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Damp-cold stomach

Modern Uses

digestive tonic, antiemetic, antioxidant

Anti-emetic research, Gastroprotective, Digestive motility

Adult Dosage

Peel tea 5-10g 2x/day; preserved peel as digestive

3-6g in decoction (add at end)

Contraindications

citrus allergy

Yin deficiency, Fire from deficiency

Side Effects

GI upset with excess acid

Dry mouth, Mild digestive changes

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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