This product is the dried middle layer of the stem of the grass family plants Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var. Pubescens P.F.Li, or Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle. It can be harvested all year round. The fresh stem is taken, the outer skin is removed, and the slightly green middle layer is scraped into strips or cut into thin slices, bundled into bundles, and dried in the shade. The former is called "loose bamboo shavings", and the latter is called "even bamboo shavings".
NMM ID | nmm-00wn |
Systematic Name | Bambusa beecheyana var pubescens vel tuldoides vel Phyllostachys nigra var henonis Stem-layer-middle Fibrous or Flaky |
Systematic Chinese Name | 薄片状或丝状大头典竹或青竿竹或毛金竹茎中间层（báo piàn zhuàng huò sī zhuàng dà tóu diǎn zhú huò qīng gān zhú huò máo jīn zhú jīng zhōng jiān céng） |
Generic Name | Zhu-ru |
Generic Chinese Name | 竹茹（zhú rú） |
NMM Type | plant |
Species Origins | Bambusa beecheyana var. pubescens | 大头典竹orBambusa tuldoides | 青竿竹orPhyllostachys nigra var. henonis | 毛金竹 |
Medicinal Parts | stem layer middle | 茎中间层 |
Special Descriptions | fibrous | 丝状orflaky | 薄片状 |
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Systematic Name Explanation | This product is the dried middle layer of the stem of the grass family plants Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var. Pubescens P.F.Li, or Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle. It can be harvested all year round. The fresh stem is taken, the outer skin is removed, and the slightly green middle layer is scraped into strips or cut into thin slices, bundled into bundles, and dried in the shade. The former is called "loose bamboo shavings", and the latter is called "even bamboo shavings". |
Generic Name Explanation | NMMGN follows the Chinese name of the relevant Chinese medicinal materials in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia: 2020 edition: Volume I. |
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竹茹
English text reference: Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition)
Overview
Bamboo Shavings is the dried middle layer of the stems of Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var. Pubescens P.F.Li, or Phyllostachys nigra（Lodd.）Munro var.henonis（Mitf.）Stapf ex Rendle (Fam. Gramineae). It can be collected and processed throughout the year. Fresh stems are taken, the outer bark is removed, and the slightly greenish middle layer is scraped into strips or sliced into thin pieces, then tied into bundles and dried in the shade. The former is called "San Zhuru" and the latter is called "Qi Zhuru".
Description
Bamboo Shavings are irregularly coiled clusters of silk-like strips or long, thin, flat pieces. They vary in width, thickness, and color, ranging from light green, yellowish-green to yellowish-white. They are fibrous, lightweight, flexible, and elastic. They have a slight odor and a mild taste.
Examination
Water
Not more than 7.0 per cent <0832,method 2>.
Extractives
Carry out the method for determination of water-soluble Extractives <2201,the hot maceration method>, not less than 4.0 per cent.
Prepared slices
Bamboo Shavings
Processing
Eliminate Foreign matter from Bamboo Shavings, cut into sections or knead into small balls.
Description
Same as the crude drug.
Examination
Same as the crude drug.
Extractives
Same as the crude drug.
Ginger-Processed Bamboo Shavings
Processing
Take clean Bamboo Shavings, process them with ginger juice frying method <0213> until they turn yellow.
Description
This product is similar to Bamboo Shavings in shape, with a yellow surface. It has a slight ginger aroma.
Examination
Same as the crude drug.
Extractives
Same as the crude drug.
Property
Slightly cold.
Flavor
Sweet.
Meridian tropism
Lung, stomach, heart, and gallbladder meridians.
Actions
To clear heat and transform phlegm, relieve restlessness, and stop vomiting.
Indications
Used for phlegm-heat cough, phlegm entangled with gallbladder fire, restlessness and insomnia, irritability and insomnia, stroke with phlegm obstruction, strong tongue with speechlessness, stomach heat and vomiting, pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting, restless fetal movement.
Dosage
5-10g.
Administration
None.
Storage
Store in a dry place, protect from mold and insects.
竹茹
Text reference: Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition)
Overview
Bamboo Shavings is the dried middle shavings of stem of Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var. pubescens P. F. Li or Phyllo-stachys nigra (Lodd. ) Munro var. henonis (Mitf. ) Stapf ex Rendle (Fam. Gramineae). The drug is collected all the year round After peeling, the greenish middle layer of fresh stem is cut into sliver or shaving, bundled, and dried in the shade. The former is called “Sanzhuru” (Scattered Bamboo Shavings) and the latter is called “Qizhuru” (Uniform Bamboo Shavings).
Description
Occurring in masses formed by numerous rolled irregular slivers, or in long slat-shaped shavings, varying in width and thickness, greenish or yellowish-greea Texture light, loose, flexible and elastic. Odour, slight; taste, weak.
Examination
Water
Not more than 7.0 per cent <0832, method2>.
Extractives
Carry out the method for determination of water-soluble extractives <2201, the hot extraction method>, not less than 4.0 per cent.
Prepared slices
Bamboo Shavings
Processing
Eliminate Foreign matter, cut into sections or crumple up into small masses.
Bambusae Caulis in Taenia (processed with ginger)
Processing
Stir-bake the clean Bambusae Caulis in Taenia as described under the method for stir-baking with ginger juice <0213> until it becomes yellow. Shape like Bambusae Caulis in Taenias. Externally yellow. Odour, slight gingery.
Property
Mild cold; sweet.
Flavor
Weak.
Meridian tropism
Lung, stomach, heart and gallbladder meridians.
Actions
To clear heat, resolve phlegm, relieve vexation, and stop vomiting.
Indications
Phlegm-heat cough, gallbladder fire with phlegm, palpitations, insomnia, vexation, wind-stroke with phlegm clouding the heart, aphasia with stiff tongue, vomiting caused by stomach-heat, morning sickness, and threatened miscarriage.
Dosage
5-10 g.
Administration
None.
Storage
Preserve in a dry place, and protect from mould and moth.
This product is the dried middle layer of the stem of the grass family plants Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var. Pubescens P.F.Li, or Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle. It can be harvested all year round. The fresh stem is taken, the outer skin is removed, and the slightly green middle layer is scraped into strips or cut into thin slices, bundled into bundles, and dried in the shade. The former is called "loose bamboo shavings", and the latter is called "even bamboo shavings".