Zhu Ru-Caulis Bambusae In Taenlis

Zhu Ru 竹茹, the dried young shoots of Bambusa oldhamii Munro, is a cooling herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to clear heat, transform phlegm, and calm the spirit. It is particularly effective for treating cough and irritability due to lung or stomach heat.

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

Key Benefits
Clears Heat & Transforms Phlegm（清热化痰） – Treats cough with thick sputum and chest fullness due to heat-phlegm.
Calms the Spirit（安神） – Alleviates restlessness, irritability, and insomnia related to heat in the heart or stomach.
Relieves Nausea & Vomiting（止呕） – Used for vomiting caused by stomach heat or pregnancy.
Moistens Dryness（润燥） – Helps in dry cough or dry throat from yin deficiency.

Dosage & Administration
Decoction: 6–12 g, usually added near the end of boiling to preserve active ingredients.
Common Combinations: With Ban Xia and Chen Pi for phlegm-heat cough; with Zhi Zi for irritability.
External Use: Occasionally used in powder form for topical irritations.

Characteristics
Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter.
Nature: Cold.

Safety Notes
Avoid use in cold-phlegm or deficiency cold cough.
Use with caution in patients with weak digestion or spleen deficiency.