The TCM herb "zhu ru" which in english is "bamboo shavings", is categorized within the "herbs that cool and transform phlegm heat" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the gall bladder, lung and stomach channels and exhibits cold (han) and sweet (gan) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Zhu Ru may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: halitosis (bad breath), nosebleed (epistaxis) and/or vomiting
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, zhu ru is generally included in the following 3 formulas:
Clears heat and phlegm and replenishes lung yin - chronic cough, generally with thicker yellow mucus, sore throat. With the right factors aspiration pneumonia, pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis,…
Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other shen disturbances caused by phlegm misting the mind. Seizures, convulsions or other types of involuntary muscle contractions that are caused by phlegm and he…
Bell's Palsy, facial paralysis, slurry of speech, difficulty swallowing. Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack.
As noted above, zhu ru is within the herbs that cool and transform phlegm heat functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... used for phlegm-heat and dry-phlegm patterns - coughs, scrofula, goiters (stagnant phlegm-fire in the channel), convulsions. )".
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