Wu Zhu Yu
Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae吴茱萸
- Nature
- Hot
- Flavours
- Acrid/Pungent, Bitter
- Meridians
- Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Stomach
- Class
- Interior-Warming Medicinals (Wen Li Yao)
- Dosage
- 2–5 g
Actions / Functions
- Wu Zhu Yu (Sheng): it’s mainly for external use due to its hot, spicy and dry quality. A long-term internal use must be avoided, or use Wu Zhu Yu (Zhi) instead
- Dissipates Cold
- Stops pain (topic use)
- Dries Dampness
- Dries Dampness (topic use)
- Eliminates pain
- Downbares Inverted Qi
- Stops vomiting
- Warms the Liver Channel
Food incompatibilities
- Légèrement Toxique