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Wu Ren Ju Pi Tang五仁橘皮汤

Five Kernel, Tangerine Peel Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Xing RenSm. Armeniacae10 g

    Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.

    for constipation due to Dryness.
  • Song Zi RenSm. Pini10 g

    Moistens the Intestines and smooths the bowel movement.

  • Yu Li RenSm. Pruni13 g

    Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to Qi Stagnation.

  • Tao RenSm. Persicae6 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to dry Intestines.

    for constipation due Lung Qi Stagnation.
  • Bai Zi RenSm. Platycladi6 g

    Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.

  • Ju PiPer. Citri Reticulatae5 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, descends Qi and relieves the diaphragm.

Actions

  • Purifies the Lungs
  • Breaks down Phlegm
  • Harmonizes Qi
  • Moistens the Intestines

Patterns treated

Lung Dryness accompanied by constipation

Manifestations

  • Difficulty passing stool
  • A dry cough producing scant or no sputum
  • Sputum that is hard to bring up
  • Possibly coughing up Blood
  • Coughing may bring on chest pain
  • A throat that is dry or sore
  • Hoarseness of the voice
  • Dryness of the lips and mouth
  • A sensation of thirst
  • A dry sensation in the nose
  • Nosebleeds
  • Sensations of chill together with fever
  • Pain in the head
  • Absence of sweating
  • Dryness affecting the skin and hair
Tongue body
Tip of the tongue is red
Coating
A coating that is thin, yellow, and dry
Pulse
Superficial in quality, possibly rapid as well

Indications

  • Infection of the upper respiratory tract
  • Skin that is dry
  • Difficulty with bowel movements