Ju Hong (Outermost Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel, Orange Peel)

Herb 8 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

LU, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin:

Exocarpium Citri Rubrum

Chinese:

橘红

Tone Marks:

jú hóng

Alt Names:

Yun Pi, Yun Hong

Chinese Herb Actions

• Regulate Qi, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao and Dry Damp
  Used for cough with profuse sputum. Also treats vomiting and belching.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

Chinese Herb Notes

• This herb has a stronger drying and aromatic effect than the similar Chen Pi.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Gastrodia Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten Dryness and Transform Phlegm
• Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
• Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm