橘红

Ju Hong

Name

Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri Rubrum)

Property

Pungent, bitter, warm; lung and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel cold and dry dampness, regulate qi and resolve phlegm, soothe middle energizer and strengthen the stomach.

Indications

Nausea and vomit, cough due to wind-cold, circulation of vital energy in the wrong direction, excessive phlegm, dyspepsia, distention and fullness in chest.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill or powder.

Cations

It is contraindicated for yin deficiency with dry cough and qi deficiency.