Bamboo Shavings
Bambusae Caulis In Taenias, Caulis Bambusae in Taenia
Zhu Ru

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of cough due to heat and phlegm, restlessness, vomiting, palpitation and insomnia caused by excess fire in the gallbaldder, stroke with impairment of consciousness, stiff tongue vomiting due to heat in the stomach, hyperemesis gravidarum, threatened abortion.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Inhibiting the growth of staphylococcus albus, bacillus coli and bacillus typhi in vitro.