Ju Pi Tang
Star橘皮汤 (Tangerine Peel Decoction)
Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue (c. 220)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Ju Pi Tang (Tangerine Peel Decoction), from Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (c. 220).
Associated formula of Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang.
Actions: Warms the Stomach; Unblocks the yang; Stops vomiting
Usage: For rebellious qi from cold in the Stomach with vomiting and cold hands and feet; today the fresh ginger dose is usually halved.
Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 547.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Citri reticulatae Pericarpium (chen pi) 12g
|
12g | 40% | — | |
|
Sheng Jiang
as printed: Zingiberis Rhizoma recens (sheng jiang) 18g
|
18g | 60% | — |
Dui Yao — Core Herb Pairs
The classical two-herb combinations at the heart of this formula, as recorded on the herbs' own pages — each pair has an action neither herb has alone.
Together they warm and harmonize the stomach and direct qi downward to stop nausea and hiccups from cold.
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net warm (+1.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: warm 100%.
Taste
- pungent 80%
- bitter 20%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 100%
- Spleen 100%
- Stomach 60%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Relationships
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- Ji Ming San = this formula + Bing Lang, Mu Gua, Jie Geng, Zi Su Ye and Wu Zhu Yu
- Chai Hu Qing Zao Tang = this formula + Chai Hu, Da Zao, Gan Cao, Huang Qin, Tian Hua Fen and Zhi Mu
- Chai Hu Zhi Jie Tang = this formula + Xiao Ban Xia Tang + Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Jie Geng, Lu Cha and Zhi Ke
- Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan = this formula + Er Chen Tang + Cang Zhu, Shen Qu, Tian Nan Xing, Xiang Fu and Zhi Ke
- Jia Wei Xiang Su San = this formula + Xiang Su San + Jing Jie, Fang Feng, Man Jing Zi, Qin Jiao and Chuan Xiong
- Liang Xue Si Wu Tang = this formula + Chi Fu Ling, Chi Shao, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Gan Cao, Hong Hua, Huang Qin and Sheng Di Huang
- Jia Wei Ping Wei San = this formula + Ping Wei San + Chuan Xiong, Mai Ya, Qing Pi, Sha Ren, Shan Zha and Xiang Fu
- Jiu Wei Bing Lang Jia Wu Fu Tang = this formula + Fu Ling Gan Cao Tang + Da Huang Gan Cao Tang + Bing Lang, Hou Po, Mu Xiang, Wu Zhu Yu and Zi Su Ye
- Kai Yu Er Chen Tang = this formula + Er Chen Tang + Bing Lang, Cang Zhu, Chuan Xiong, E Zhu, Mu Xiang, Qing Pi and Xiang Fu
- Qing Shi Hua Tan Tang = this formula + Er Chen Tang + Bai Jie Zi, Bai Zhi, Cang Zhu, Gan Jiang, Huang Qin, Qiang Huo and Tian Nan Xing
- Ding Xian Wan = this formula + Er Chen Tang + Dan Nan Xing, Tian Ma, Zhu Li, Chuan Bei Mu, Dan Shen, Deng Xin Cao, Fu Shen, Hu Po, Jiang Can, Mai Men Dong, Quan Xie, Zhu Sha, Shi Chang Pu and Yuan Zhi
- Ge Gen Huo Xiang Shao Yao Tang = this formula + Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San + Xie Xin Tang + Jiao Tai Wan + Bai Shao, Chun Pi, Dang Gui, Ge Gen, Qing Pi, Wu Wei Zi, Xiang Fu and Zhi Ke
Each entry reads as the larger formula written out: “+” adds its other catalogue cores, then the herbs none of them hold. A catalogue formula counts as a core only when at least 80% of its herbs are present, no more than 1 is absent, and the absent herb is not its chief.
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Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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