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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Channels: LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Exocarpium Citri Rubrum Tone Marks: jú hóng Alt Names: Yun Pi, Yun Hong

Actions

Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

• None Noted

Dosage

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

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)
  Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)
  Formulas that Moisten Dryness and Transform Phlegm
• Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
  Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
• Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction)
  Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

References

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

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

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.