姜黄
Turmeric Rhizome
姜黄jiāng huáng · Curcuma longa (rhizome)
Category
invigorate Blood, relieve pain
Nature
warm
Taste
pungent, bitter
Meridians
Liver, Spleen
Dosage
3–9 g
Functions
invigorates the Blood and moves the Qi to relieve pain dispels Wind and frees the channels, especially of the shoulders and arms
Indications
Blood and Qi stagnation: chest, flank or abdominal pain; painful menstruation; masses wind-damp painful obstruction, especially of the shoulder and arm
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated during pregnancy and in bleeding without stasis
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.