Gao Liang Jiang

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2006-11-14 15:26.

Latin name: Alpiniae Officinari Rhizoma

Gao Liang Jiang Also Known As: Catarrh Root, China Root, Chinese Ginger, Colic Root, East India Catarrh Root, East India Root, Galanga, Galangal, Gargaut, Gao Liang, India Root, Rhizome Galangae. Alpinia officinarum.

Properties: PUNGENT - HOT

Dosage: 1.5-9g.

Meridians/Channels: SPLEEN, STOMACH

  • warms middle jiao, alleviate epigastric/abdominal pain -vomit, diarrhea, hiccup due to cold in middle burner

Also Used For: Orally, Gao Liang Jiang / Alpinia is used as a stimulant, antiflatulent, antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory agent, and for fever.

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