Bamboo Shavings, Zhú Rú, 竹茹 , Caulis Bambusa breviflora
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For: Cough with viscous mucus • Insomnia • Constipation • Lung abscess • Breast abscess • Intestinal abscess • Brest tenderness • Dry constipation • Coronary artery disease
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Category: Phlegm Heat
English: Bamboo Shavings Pinyin: Zhu Ru Pharmaceutical: Caulis Bambusa breviflora
Organs: Lung • Stomach • Gall Bladder Temperature: Slightly Cold
Taste: Sweet Toxicity:
Patterns:
Actions: Stop vomiting • Clear heat • Transform phlegm
Indications: Lung heat - thick mucus • Chest stifling sensation • Insomnia • Timidity • Constipation • Lung/ breast/ intestine abscess • Coronary Artery Disease
Contraindications: Deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 9g Guidelines
Parts Used: Bamboo shavings Notable for: BEST for stomach heat vomiting of sour or bitter material with bad breadth and greasy yellow tongue coat • Gallbladder phlegm heat • Clear phlegm heat
Other: Zhu Ru is the yellowing layer under the outer layer
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Formulas with Zhu Ru
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang • Wen Dan Tang
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Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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