Herb 10 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorÂ
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Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis
Chinese:
生姜
Tone Marks:
shÄ“ng jiÄng
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Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Middle Jiao
For exterior Wind-Cold, cold in the stomach causing vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal fullness with pain. - Disperses Lung Cold and Stops Cough
For Wind-Cold cough or chronic Lung problems with thin, white phlegm. - Adjusts the Ying and the Wei levels
For exterior deficiency when sweating does not improve the patient’s condition. - Reduces Toxicity From Other Herbs
For detoxifying or treating over dosage from other herbs, such as Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata (Fu Zi) and Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae (Ban Xia).
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases of Lung Heat, Stomach Heat, or Yin Deficiency.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 3-9 grams.
- Part used: rhizome.