Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Plant Type: Perennial herb from the Zingiberaceae family, growing 40–100 cm tall.
Other Names: Ginger Root, Bai La Yun, Gou Zhuang Zhi, Yin Di Xin, Yan Liang Xiao Zi, Fresh Ginger, Honey-Fried Ginger.
Production Areas: Grown nationwide in China.
Harvesting & Processing: Harvested in late autumn, with fibrous roots removed. Used fresh or stored in sand for later use.
[Properties]
Taste & Nature: Pungent and slightly warm.
Meridians Entered: Lung and Spleen meridians.
[Functions]
- Induces sweating and releases the exterior.
- Warms the middle and stops vomiting.
- Warms the lungs and stops coughing.
[Clinical Applications]
- Used for wind-cold colds, fever, and chills.
- Used for various types of vomiting.
- Used for seafood poisoning, vomiting, and diarrhea.
[Dosage & Administration]
Decoction: 3-10g, or juice extract for oral administration.
[Precautions]
Should be used with caution in cases of yin deficiency with internal heat or excessive heat conditions.