HERB FORMULAS

WU REN JU PI TANG - 五仁橘皮汤 - FIVE KERNEL, TANGERINE PEEL DECOCTION

English: Five Kernel, Tangerine Peel Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 10g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
With Bai Zi Ren and Yu Li Ren, for constipation due to Dryness.
Sm. Pini Song Zi Ren 10g Moistens the Intestines and smooths the bowel movement.
Sm. Pruni Yu Li Ren 13g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to Qi Stagnation.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 6g Breaks up Blood Stasis, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to dry Intestines.
With Xing Ren, for constipation due Lung Qi Stagnation.
Sm. Platycladi Bai Zi Ren 6g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Ju Pi 5g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, descends Qi and relieves the diaphragm.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Clears the Lungs
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Regulates Qi
  • Lubricates the Intestines

SYNDROMES

  • Lung Dryness with constipation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Constipation
  • Dry cough with little or no sputum
  • Sputum is difficult to expectorate
  • Maybe hemoptysis
  • Cough may cause chest pain
  • Dry or sore throat
  • Hoarse voice
  • Dry lips and mouth
  • Thirst
  • Dryness in nose
  • Epistaxis
  • Chills and fever
  • Headache
  • Anhidrosis
  • Dry skin and hair
  • T: Red tip
  • C: Thin, yellow and dry
  • P: Superficial, maybe rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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