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Information:
Other
Common Names
Ginger, Dried
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Number In Radiant Health
211
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Zingiberis Exsiccatae, Rhizoma
Pinyin
Gan Jiang
Treasures
Qi
Treasure
Rating
1/2*
Atmospheric
Energy
Hot
Organ
Meridian Systems
Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach, Kidney
Part
Used and Form
rhizome
Qualities
Dried Ginger is used in Chinese herbalism primarily to
warm up the Stomach and Spleen and thus to improve
digestion and relieve cold conditions associated with
these organs, which generally cause poor digestion. It
has a hot energy, a spicy flavor and affects the Spleen,
Stomach, Kidney, Heart and Lung functions. If mixed with
a Yang tonic, the warmth of this herb can provide heat
to other organs as well. Thus when it is combined with a
Kidney Yang herb, it will provide heat to the Kidney.
The herb itself has only very minor tonic effects, but
it tends to magnify the tonic qualities of other herbs,
particularly Qi tonics like Ginseng and Astragalus.
Fresh Ginger is sometimes used in Chinese herbalism as
well. It is called Shangjiang. It is used for just the
opposite conditions. It is used when there is dryness
and heat. It moistens and cools the interior.
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The
dried ginger used in tonic herbalism is primarily used
to warm up the stomach and Spleen and thus to improve
digestion and relieve cold conditions.