Single Herbs

Category	Wen Li Yao 溫里藥
Sub Category
Name	Gan Jiang 乾薑 Dried ginger
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc.
Ingredients	zingiberol, zingiberene, phellandrene, camphene, citral, borneol, shogaol
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on the alimentary system: stimulates and increases the tension, rhythmic movement and peristalsis of intestines. Also has an inhibiting effect on induced vomiting. 2) Effect on thrombocytes: has a significant inhibiting effect on thrombotic form
Properties	Acrid, hot
Channels	Heart, lung, stomach, spleen
Function	Restores the yang, warms the middle, warms lung and transforms phlegm.
Clinic Usage	For symptoms of cold in stomach and spleen, abdominal pain due to cold, vomiting, diarrhea, the yang injury symptoms, and cold phlegm retained in lung.
Cautions	Use with caution during pregnancy.
Dosage	3~10g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.