Hey, I'm back after a short break to continue on the analysis of Zhu Ru found in the formula Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang.
As mentioned in the previous blog, Zhu Ru would complement with Bei Mu to further dissolve the thick phlegm so as to provide a clearer air passageway.
The same question is asked and what does Zhu Ru coordinate in the whole Decoction? I'm reiterating that it serves to dissolve phlegm that block the air passageway, thus allowing a better resuscitation realized.
This is how to analyze the therapeutic functions of the various Decoctions part 112.
The reason why Zhu Ru is selected as the 4th Division Officer's herb are:
- 1) Primarily Zhu Ru is able to dissolve thick yellowish phlegm and complement Bei Mù to provide a clearer air passageway in the resuscitation platform.
- 2) As Cardinal anxiety is found to be caused by the upsurging Heaty yellowish phlegm, removing these phlegm would also resolve anxiety in the TCM perspective.
- 3) It can stop vomitting due to the upsurging heat from the stomach.
Zhu Ru which is the slightly greenish, shade-dried middle section fibre layer after scraping off the outer harden skin of the bamboo plant better known as Bambusa Breviflora Munro.
The other species under the same family known as Phyllostachys Nigra Monro is also used.
Let's start with the threshold established so far:
Association to a Specific Meridian Channel
Zhu Ru is associated with the
- Lung
- Stomach
- Gall bladder - meridian channels respectively
Specific Taste
Zhu Ru
possesses a sweet taste.
Specific Properties
Next, I'll touch on the specific property of Zhu Ru which is moderate cool.
As a rule of thumb, it is very appropriate to apply:
(Gan Wei Han Qīng Huà Rè Tán, Chú Fán Zhǐ Ou)
whenever Zhu Ru is used.
I would like to leave you now with this blog so as to give you more time to digest it.
Best of all
Xiong
***Reference:
( Emperor's Interior Sutra is available on sales better known as the esoteric scripture of the yellow emperor in Amazon, it's just a different way of naming the book cover)
