Guang Buddha's Hand

Guang Buddha's Hand

　　Guang Buddha's Hand: So named because the best and most abundant are produced in Gaoyao County. The finest specimens are those with large slices, green skin and white flesh, and a rich fragrance.

　　Guang Buddha's Hand is the mature fruit of the plant Citrus medica L.var.sarcodactylis(Noot.) Swingle from the Rutaceae family, genus Citrus. It has an acrid, bitter, sour, and warm nature, and is known for its effects in regulating qi, strengthening the stomach, relieving vomiting, and expelling phlegm. It is used to treat conditions such as chest and abdominal distension, indigestion, coughing, and fullness. As one type of Buddha's Hand, it is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Guang Buddha's Hand is mainly produced in areas such as Lecheng Town in Gaoyao, Wulong in Deqing, Yunfu, and Yunan, and has a long cultivation history. It is one of Guangdong’s “Ten Famous Guang Medicines.” Guang Buddha's Hand can be used not only for brewing tea but also for making wine, offering benefits such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, promoting blood circulation, and regulating qi while resolving phlegm. Its fruit resembles a fist or finger shape, hence the name “Buddha’s Hand.” The variety grown in Guangdong is called “Guang Buddha's Hand.” When ripe, the fruit turns golden yellow, tastes sweet, strengthens the spleen and stimulates appetite, aids digestion, resolves phlegm, and calms coughs. Traditional Chinese patent medicines such as “Jinfo Zhitong Pills” use Buddha’s Hand as an ingredient.