Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Sheng Jiang
English Name: Fresh Ginger Rhizome

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Release the exterior, wind-cold, regulate ying and wei qi
  • Warms the middle jiao - stomach cold/vomiting
  • Alleviates coughing, warms lung
  • Reduces toxicity of other herbs

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 3-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid w/heat in LU or ST
  • Use cautiously in patients with hypertension

    Staff Clinician Notes

    There are no additional notes for this herb.

    Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb

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      The Pulse will be wiry and rapid and the Tongue will be red with a slippery tongue coating.


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