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Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (橘皮竹茹湯) regulates the qi and clears Stomach heat while tonifying the qi; for hiccup and nausea from Stomach deficiency with heat.
English Name
Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction
Classical Source
Jin Gui Yao Lue, c. 220 CE
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Regulates qi and clears Stomach heat
- Descends rebellious qi and stops hiccup; tonifies the qi
Indications
Stomach deficiency with heat: persistent hiccup or nausea and dry retching, with a stifling epigastrium.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red and tender. Pulse: weak and rapid.
Modifications
With more heat, increase Zhu Ru; with more deficiency, increase Ren Shen.
Cautions & Contraindications
For Stomach deficiency-heat hiccup; not for hiccup from Stomach cold or excess.
