Source Prepared Ginger is made from processed Rhizoma of Zingiberi.
Properties Pungent, Ho.
Channels Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Heart, Lun.
ACTION
- To dispel cold from the spleen and the stomach
Abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea caused by asthenic cold in the spleen and stomach. May be consumed with Szechwan Lovage Rhizome, Chinese Angelica (Danggui) etc. - Stops bleeding
Used for spitting of blood, abnormal uterine bleeding due to deficiency of yang.
May be used in pure ground form, with ground Smoked Plum.
Usage and Dosage
The carbonised prepared ginger powder is used to warm the spleen and stomach to dispel cold, indicated for abdominal pain and diarrhoea due to deficiency and cold.
The carbonised is also used to warm channels and stop bleeding, indicated for blood syndrome.
3-6 g is used in decoction for consumption.
Storage
Keep in a dry place.
Protect from moisture and mould.
Description of Quality Herb
The good one is convex, brownish-yellow inside, lax and strongly fragrant.
