Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 19:57.
Chinese Name: 
Sheng Jiang
English Name: 
Fresh Ginger Rhizome
Functions and Usage: 
  • 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
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Avoid w/heat in LU or ST
  • Use cautiously in patients with hypertension
    Notes: 

    There are no additional notes for this herb.

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