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 Bambusae in Taeniis, Caulis


Pin Yin: zhu ru
Common name: bamboo shavings
Botanical family: Gramineae
Botanical name: 1, Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle; 2, Bambusae breviflora Munro; 3, Sinocalamus beechelyanus (Munro) McClure var. pubescens P.F. Li

Primary action: Transform Hot Phlegm
Secondary actions: Drain Fire ; Cool Blood; Stop Bleeding
Temperature: cool
Taste: sweet

Entering Channel: Lu, St, GB

Actions:
   Clears and transforms Hot Phlegm in the Lungs.
   Clears Stomach Heat and stops vomiting; can be used for other types of nausea and vomiting if combined with other herbs.
   Cools Blood and stops bleeding; for nosebleeds and vomiting of blood.
   (See Hot Phlegm Blocking Lungs ; Stomach Heat (Stomach Fire Blazing) ; Gall Bladder Repletion Heat ; Blood Heat .)

Indications: chest oppression, cough, vexation, agitation, insomnia, vomiting

Dosage: 1.5-3 qian.

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