Eriodictyon californicum vs Fortunella japonica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Eriodictyon californicum

Respiratory

Citrus japonica

Respiratory

Description

Aromatic perennial shrub of California chaparral with sticky leaves and white-lavender flowers, sacred herb of California tribes.

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

Active Compounds

eriodictyol, homoeriodictyol, flavonoids, tannins, resins, volatile oils

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

Traditional Uses

Sacred herb of California Native Americans for respiratory conditions, Used for colds bronchitis and asthma by Chumash and other tribes

cough, digestive complaints, immune support, hangover relief

Modern Uses

Expectorant for respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial action, Antioxidant, Mask bitter tastes in pharmaceuticals

expectorant, digestive tonic, antioxidant food

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day; Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

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

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

citrus allergy

Side Effects

Rare contact allergy, 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