
fresh ginger
生姜shēng jiāng · Zingiber officinale
Category
release exterior (Wind-Cold)
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid
Meridians
Lung, Spleen, Stomach
Dosage
3–9 g
in broth
Functions
frees up space, dissipates the cold warms the middle, stops vomiting reduces the toxicity of other herbs
Indications
An early cold caused by wind and cold weather Nausea and vomiting caused by the cold cough with thin phlegm
Contraindications
heat, heat caused by a deficiency of yin ⚠️ Use with caution if you are prone to bleeding
Notes
Warm, pungent herb: clears the surface symptoms of a cold and warms the stomach; known as a remedy for nausea. Family: Ginger family (Zingiberaceae) Part used: fresh rhizome Active constituents: gingerols, shogols
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.