竹茹
bamboo shavings
竹茹zhú rú · Bambusa tuldoides
Category
transform Phlegm-Heat
Nature
cool
Taste
sweet
Meridians
Lung, Stomach, Gallbladder
Dosage
6–9 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, transforms phlegm clears stomach heat, stops vomiting soothes when there is phlegm and fever
Indications
cough with yellow phlegm Nausea and vomiting caused by stomach heat restlessness, insomnia caused by phlegm and heat
Contraindications
vomiting due to the cold
Notes
Cool bamboo shavings: clear phlegm and heat from the lungs and stomach, relieving “hot” nausea and restlessness. Family: Grasses (Poaceae) Part used: stem shavings Active constituents: flavonoids, polysaccharides
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.