Tangerine Seed … Classic Formulas
Ju He · Semen Citri Reticulatae
Primary Actions
- Moves qi and alleviates pain ... Ju He is classically used for colicky lower-abdominal, groin, and testicular pain from constrained Liver qi.
- Dissipates nodulation and reduces swelling ... the seed is also chosen for painful breast masses, nodules, and lower-burner qi congestion.
- Targets Liver-channel constraint more narrowly than citrus peel ... this is a seed medicine for pain and swelling, not a general digestive peel.
Classic Formulas
- Ju He Wan ... the best-known named formula lane for testicular swelling, hernia-type pain, and qi stagnation with phlegm nodulation.
- Ju He with Li Zhi He or Chuan Lian Zi ... common traditional pairing logic for groin and lower-abdominal pain.
- Ju He with Hai Zao or Kun Bu ... nodule-dissipating strategy when breast or testicular swellings are more prominent.
Classical Text References
- Traditional herbology describes Ju He as bitter, bland, and entering the Liver to move qi, dissipate nodules, and relieve pain.
- Its classic indication list centers on colic pain, testicular swelling, and painful breast masses.