Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Gan Jiang

干姜 Gan Jiang

Zingiberis Rhizoma

Nature

热

Taste

辛

📍

Meridians

脾 · 胃 · 肾 · 心 · 肺

💊 Actions

Warms the Stomach and Lungs, stops cold vomiting and cold damp cough.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for those with heat constitution and active bleeding.

📖 Usage & Dosage

3-9 grams.

🏠 Dried Ginger

Sharper and hotter than fresh ginger; an example of thermal transformation through drying.