Zhu Ru

Herbs that transform hot phlegm

 

 

Channels: GB, LU, ST

Properties: Sweet, Slightly Cold

Common: Bamboo Shavings

Latin: Caulis Bambusae In Taeniis

Actions:

  • Clear heat and transform phlegm
  • Clear Stomach heat and arrest vomiting

1. (1) Phlegm-heat in Lung: coughing with thick, yellow phlegm

    (2) phlegm-heat in Heart or Gallbladder: irritability, oppressive chest, insomnia, palpitations; with Zhi Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Chen Pià Wen Dan Tang

2. Vomiting due to Stomach heat: nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, red tongue; with Huang Lian, Zhi Ban Xia

Dosage:

  • 4.5-9g