Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit)

Herb 14 of 15 in Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Channels:
KI, LIV, SP, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Hot, Slightly Toxic, Very Dry

Latin Name:
Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

In Progress...

Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ji Ming San (Cock's Crow Powder)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Si Shen Wan (Four Miracle Pill)
Formulas that Restrain Leakage from the Intestines
Wen Jing Tang (Warm the Menses Decoction)
Formulas that Warm the Menses and Dispel Blood Stasis
Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction)
Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold
Zuo Jin Wan (Left Metal Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.