Xi Xin (Chinese Wild Ginger)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 21:29.
Chinese Name:
Xi XinEnglish Name:
Chinese Wild GingerFunctions and Usage:
- Supporting herb for exterior cold, useful when primary symptoms are head/body aches, particularly with dampness and/or KD Yang Deficiency
- Dispels wind, disperses cold, alleviates pain
- Transforms phlegm - wind-cold w/cough
- Unblocks Qi - nasal congestion
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 1-3g
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid in Qi Deficiency w/profuse sweating
- Avoid in yin deficient cough
- Avoid in blood deficiency headaches
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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