Wu Ren Ju Pi Tang - 五仁橘皮汤 - Five Kernel, Tangerine Peel Decoction

English:	Five Kernel, Tangerine Peel Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Sm. Armeniacae	Xing Ren	10g	Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels. With Bai Zi Ren and Yu Li Ren, for constipation due to Dryness.
Sm. Pini	Song Zi Ren	10g	Moistens the Intestines and smooths the bowel movement.
Sm. Pruni	Yu Li Ren	13g	Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to Qi Stagnation.
Sm. Persicae	Tao Ren	6g	Breaks up Blood Stasis, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to dry Intestines. With Xing Ren, for constipation due Lung Qi Stagnation.
Sm. Platycladi	Bai Zi Ren	6g	Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Ju Pi	5g	Adjusts the Middle, Descends Qi and relieves the diaphragm, Regulates Qi.

Formula Actions

• Clears the Lungs
• Transforms Phlegm
• Regulates Qi
• Lubricates the Intestines

Syndromes

• Lung Dryness with constipation

Clinical Manifestations

Constipation Dry cough with little or no sputum Sputum is difficult to expectorate Maybe hemoptysis Cough may cause chest pain Dry or sore throat Hoarse voice Dry lips and mouth Thirst

Dryness in nose Epistaxis Chills and fever Headache Anhidrosis Dry skin and hair T: Red tip C: Thin, yellow and dry P: Superficial, maybe rapid

Treats

Upper respiratory tract infection Dry skin

Constipation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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