Ju Hong Exocarpium Citri Rubrum

Ju Hong 桔红, derived from the outer red peel of Citrus reticulata cultivars, is a specialized citrus peel used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Unlike Chen Pi (regular aged tangerine peel), Ju Hong retains more intense aromatic oils and is particularly valued for resolving stubborn phlegm in the lungs.

Traditional applications described for educational purposes. Professional guidance recommended for therapeutic use.

Key Benefits
Expels Cold Phlegm (温化寒痰) – Effective for white, frothy phlegm with chest tightness.
Relieves Cough (止咳) – Addresses chronic cough with copious phlegm production.
Regulates Qi (理气宽中) – Eases epigastric distension with nausea.
Potentiates Formulas – Enhances other herbs' penetration to the lung channel.

Dosage & Administration
Decoction: 3–6g (add in last 5–10 minutes of boiling).
Powder: 1–2g taken with honey for acute phlegm cough.
Classic Formulas:
Er Chen Tang variation – For cold-phlegm conditions.
Xing Su San – For wind-cold with phlegm retention.

Characteristics
Taste: Pungent, intensely aromatic with bitter undertones.
Nature: Warm and drying.

Safety Notes
Contraindicated in dry cough or yin deficiency with heat signs.
May irritate gastric mucosa in empty stomach.
Avoid during early pregnancy (qi-moving effects).