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

Channels: LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin Name: Exocarpium Citri Rubrum

Alternate 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

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