Ju Luo橘络
Vascular Aurantii · Tangerine Pith Fibers · Tangerine Vascular Bundles
Overview
The web of white fibrous strands lifted from between the peel and the flesh of a tangerine, and the mildest member of the tangerine group. Sweet, bitter and neutral, it moves qi in the collaterals of the chest and transforms phlegm gently, which suits a lingering cough and a dull, wandering ache in the chest and flanks where a stronger herb would overshoot.
Nature & Flavor
Sweet, bitter · NeutralChannels
Liver · LungTypical Dosage
3–5 g in decoctionActions
2 core actions
- Moves qi, frees the collateralsDull distending or pricking pain in the chest and flanks from qi caught in the collaterals.
- Transforms phlegm, stops coughLingering cough with stringy phlegm, including sputum carrying a trace of blood.
In Formulas
Formulas containing Ju Luo
No published formula lists this herb yet — the library is growing.
Indications & Clinical Uses
- Chest and flank discomfort from qi stagnation in the collaterals
- Lingering cough with hard-to-clear phlegm
- Mild blood-streaked sputum
Western Medical Keywords
Searchable condition terms
Contraindications
Cautions
A gentle herb with no notable restrictions — but its mildness is exactly the point: blood in the sputum needs a diagnosis, not a herb alone.
Contraindicated in pregnancy: No specific restriction — practitioner judgment applies
For licensed practitioners’ reference only
References
- Bensky, Clavey & Stöger. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, 3rd ed.
2. 《中华人民共和国药典》.
3. 《中华本草》.
Professional reference notice. Entries are scholarly references for licensed TCM practitioners and students — not medical advice, and not a recommendation to self-prescribe. Chinese herbal formulas should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Content is an original editorial compilation by Cura x Cura, cross-checked against the cited references.