Single Herb Glossary
Zhú Rú 竹茹
| Pharmaceutical name | Bambusae Caulis in taeniam bamboo shavings |
| Category | Transform Phlegm Heat |
| Key Properties | Cools LU, ST, GB, Scours phlegm, Releases Constraint, Alleviates Nausea |
| Properties | Sweet Slightly Cold |
| Tropism | LU, ST, GB |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clears and Transforms Phlegm-Heat 2) Clears Heat and Stops Vomiting |
| Dosages | 4.5-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: None noted |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | 2,5-dimethoxy-p-benzoguinone, p-hydroxy benzaldehyde, syringa-aldehyde |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect against Staphylococcus albus, Bacillus subtilis, E. coli, and Salmonella typhi |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Di Tan Tang (Scour Out Phlegm Decoction) 滌痰湯 Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction) 橘皮竹茹湯 Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang Sweet Wormwood and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear Gallbladder) 蒿芩清膽湯 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.