Jú Pí Zhú Rú Tāng

Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

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Category: Move Qi ⌕ 
Subcategory: Descend Qi  Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue  
Actions: Descend rebellious Qi. Clear Heat. Tonify Qi [Song] Stop hiccups.
Diagnosis
Tongue: red      Pulse: weak, rapid    Other: 
Patterns: Stomach Qi Deficiency, Stomach Heat 
Indications: Stomach deficiency with heat: Stomach fail to descend leading to retching or nausea; Stomach deficiency: shortness of breath, poor appetite; Heat: thirst, fresh red tongue, weak rapid pulse [Song]
Contraindications: 
Description
Name Variations: Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang, 橘皮竹茹汤, Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,
Herb List: Ju Pi(K) • Zhu Ru(K) • Ren Shen(M) • Sheng Jiang(M) • Da Zao(E) • Gan Cao(E)
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Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Wu Yao
Lindera Root • 乌药 
Regulate Qi
Xiao Hui Xiang 
Fennel Fruit • 小茴香 ♥
Warm Interior Expel Cold Warm Liver • Warm Kidney • Relieve pain • Expel cold • Regulate Qi • Harmonize stomach
Sang Ji Sheng 
Loranthus Mistletoe桑寄生 ♥
Warm Interior Expel Cold Expel all wind disorders • Relief intestinal wind • Release exterior • Reduce muscle spasms • Expel wind-cold • Expel Wind Dampness • Treat diarrhea • Relief Liver wind • Benefits 12 channels Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Hemostatic
Mu Xiang
Costus Root木香 ♥
Regulate Qi Tonify spleen • Tonify stomach • Moves qi • Relief pain • Clear Qi stagnation • Clear food stagnation • Clear damp heatDao Di: Yun Nan • Move Qi in Intestinal area Anti-inflammatory • Antibacterial • Antibiotic • Anticancer • Anticoagulant • Antifeedant • Antioxidant • Insecticidal
Qing Pi 
Immature Tangerine Peel青皮 ♥
Regulate Qi • Guide herbs to Jue Yin JingFor moving Qi: Epigastric area - Chen Pi • Intestinal area - Mu Xiang • From epigastric all the way to the abdominal area - Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke • Lateral side area -Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Qing Pi, and Fo Shou • Lower abdomen: Wu Yao warms kidney • Upper chest area: Tan Xiang, Xie Bai • REN4 & REN6 area: Chen Xiang
• • Ba Dou
6g
Bing Lang
Betel Nut 槟榔  
Expel Parasites Kill parasites, promote urination, move Qi, clear food stagnation, relieve nausea/vomitingDao Di: Guang Dong anti-parasitic, increase appetite, hypotensive, purgative
Chuan Lian Zi • Si Chuan Chinaberry • 川楝⼦ Regulate Qi Move Qi • Pain • Parasites • Qi stagnation pain
Chuan Xiong
Szechuan Lovage 川芎 
Invigorate Blood

 

Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qi • Guide herbs to Jue Yin JingDao Di: Si Chuan • Available as injections Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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Modifications For
+ Mai Dong + Fu Ling + Ban Xia + Pi Pa Ye Stomach heat with Qi and Yin damage31
- Ren Shen - Gan Cao - Da Zao + Shi Di Stomach heat nausea but no Qi deficiency 31

Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Wu Yao:
Xiao Hui Xiang: Yin deficiency heat
Sang Ji Sheng: Yin deficiency
Mu Xiang: Daisy allergy • Yin Xu Fire • Depleted Fluids • Blazing Fire.
Qing Pi:
Ba Dou:
Bing Lang: Qi prolapse, Qi deficiency, Spleen/Stomach deficiency
Chuan Lian Zi:
Chuan Xiong: Pregnancy • Blood thinners • Fire from yin deficiency • Dry tongue • Dry mouth • Fever • Profuse menstrual bleeding • Spleen deficiency • caution: LV yang xu since this herb tends to move Qi upward.

Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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