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) 陈皮 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) 竹茹 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) 人参 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) 生姜 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) 甘草 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) 大枣 Qty: 5 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi