Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam (ginger-processed) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 薑竹茹 · Jiang Zhu Ru |
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| Medicinal Part | Others |
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| Efficacy Category | Phlegm-resolving |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried中间 layer of stem of Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle or Bambusa tuldoides Munro (Poaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Slightly cold |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Stomach, Heart, Gallbladder |
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What Is Jiang Zhu Ru?
Jiang Zhu Ru (Ginger-processed Bamboo Shavings) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangdong.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Slightly cold
Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Heart, Gallbladder
Jiang Zhu Ru: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam (ginger-processed)
Botanical Origin
The dried中间 layer of stem of Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle or Bambusa tuldoides Munro (Poaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangdong.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is thin, uniform, yellowish-green, soft.
Macroscopic Features
Thin rolled filaments, curly, often tangled into lumps, 20~40cm long. Externally yellowish-green or yellow (after ginger processing, surface is yellow); soft and flexible. Faint odor, taste slightly sweet.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; Slightly coldLungStomachHeartGallbladder
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and resolves phlegm, relieves vexation and stops vomiting; ginger-processed form enhances stomach-harmonizing and vomiting-relieving action.
How Jiang Zhu Ru Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Jiang Zhu Ru is classified among the Phlegm-resolving herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
