Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang

(Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Actions:

• Directs rebellious Stomach Qi downward, clears heat, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, stops hiccups, and augments the Qi

Indications:

• Dry heaves, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, dry mouth, appetite loss, and thirst

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red, tender, and dry tongue with a yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Weak and rapid pulse

Western Uses:

• Hiccups

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases of cold from deficiency or heat from excess

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Heart

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: GB, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Slightly Cold Latin: Bambusae Caulis In Taeniam Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) Qty: 5 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.