高良姜
Galangal
高良姜gāo liáng jiāng · Alpinia officinarum (rhizome)
Category
warm the Interior
Nature
hot
Taste
pungent
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach
Dosage
3–6 g
Functions
warms the middle and disperses Cold stops pain and stops vomiting
Indications
Cold in the Spleen and Stomach: epigastric and abdominal cold pain relieved by warmth vomiting, hiccups and diarrhea from Cold
Contraindications
⚠️ hot and drying — contraindicated in Stomach Heat and Yin deficiency
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.