ZHU RU

Names for Zhu Ru
Pharmaceutical:	Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis
Botanical:	Bambusa breviflora Munro, Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. Henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle (Gramineae)
Other names:	Gan Zhu Ru, Dan Zhu Ru, Zhu Er Qing, Jiang Zhu Ru
Description:	Bamboo Shavings.

Actions
Clears Phlegm-Heat; Transforms Phlegm-Heat; Calms anxiety; Stops vomiting; ...

Origin of zhu ru
Changjiang river area.;

Preparation of zhu ru
The drug is collected all the year round. After peeling, the greenish middle layer of stem is cut into sliver or shaving, bundled, and dried in the shade. The drug can be used either fresh, dried, or processed with ginger juice.;

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