Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Warm Interior Expel Cold: Gao Liang Jiang


gao liang jiang

高良姜 rhizoma alpiniae officinari

gao = tall, liang = good, jiang = ginger.

this is galanga.

HOT
Acrid

Goes only to Spleen and Stomach.

For this category, a big dose 3 - 9 grams.

CI: Yin from heat deficiency

1. Warms the middle / Alleviates Pain

* epigastric and abdominal pain
* vomiting
* hiccup
* diarrhea due to cold in the middle burner

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