Qi-Moving Herbs
Ju Hong
Name
Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri Rubrum)
The Effect of Exocarpium Citri Rubrum
Property
Pungent, bitter, warm; lung and spleen meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel cold and dry dampness, regulate qi and resolve phlegm, soothe middle energizer and strengthen the stomach.
Indications
Nausea and vomit, cough due to wind-cold, circulation of vital energy in the wrong direction, excessive phlegm, dyspepsia, distention and fullness in chest.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill or powder.
Cautions
It is contraindicated for yin deficiency with dry cough and qi deficiency.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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