Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Star橘皮竹茹汤 (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shaving Decoction)
Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue — Zhang Zhong-Jing (Eastern Han, c. 220)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shaving Decoction), from the Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet) by Zhang Zhong-Jing.
Actions: Counters reversed flow of qi to relieve hiccups; Benefits qi and clears heat.
Presentation: Reversed flow of Stomach qi due to deficiency and heat: hiccups, dry heaves, and retching.
Cautions:
- Not suitable for hiccups and retching from excess heat or deficiency cold.
Herb–drug interactions:
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: modified formula (Ren Shen 10g, Dan Zhu Ye 30g, Chen Pi 10g, Sheng Jiang 20g, Da Zao 30g) as 250 mL decoction in 6-8 divided doses daily, 5 packs per course, with 1g charred salt held in the mouth for severe cases; reported beneficial.
Note: the book also describes a formula of the same name from Ji Sheng Fang (p. 855). This record follows the Jin Gui Yao Lue version.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 854, 855.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 2 cups [12g]
|
12g | 28.57% | Jun (Chief) | regulates qi, harmonizes Stomach, relieves hiccups and retching |
|
Zhu Ru
as printed: Zhu Ru (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia) 2 cups [12g]
|
12g | 28.57% | Jun (Chief) | clears Stomach heat and stops hiccups |
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 3g [3g]
|
3g | 7.14% | Chen (Deputy) | nourishes qi and strengthens Stomach; with Chen Pi tonifies without stagnation |
|
Sheng Jiang
as printed: Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) 24g [9g]
|
9g | 21.43% | Chen (Deputy) | harmonizes Stomach to stop nausea; warmth balances cold Zhu Ru |
|
Da Zao
as printed: Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) 30 pieces [5 pieces]
|
5pieces | 100% | Zuo (Assistant) | helps Ren Shen tonify qi and harmonize middle jiao |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 15g [6g]
|
6g | 14.29% | Zuo (Assistant) | helps Ren Shen tonify qi and harmonize middle jiao |
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.
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 slightly warm (+0.29)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 29%, neutral 14%, warm 57%.
Pairs warm and cool. 57% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 29% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Taste
- pungent 36%
- sweet 46%
- bitter 18%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 100%
- Spleen 71%
- Stomach 64%
- Heart 50%
- Gallbladder 29%
- Kidney 7%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
1 herb without a dose in grams, so left out of every figure above: Da Zao.
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.
Preparation
Source: cook in 10 cups [2,000 mL] water down to 3 cups [600 mL]; take 1 cup warm three times daily. Today decocted with bracketed doses.
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