Gao Liang Jiang
Galanga | 高良薑
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SKU G3210
Ingredient: Galanga lesser root (gao liang jiang).
| Mandarin: 高良薑 Pin-Yin: Gao Liang Jiang English: Galanga Korean: 고량강 Romaji: Ryokyo Kanji: 良姜 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Alpiniae officinarum Rhizoma
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Acrid, hot
Channels Entered:
- Spleen, stomach
Herb Actions:
- Warms the middle by dispersing pathogenic cold
- Relieves pain
- Directs rebellious qi downward
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with heat from yin deficiency
Commonly Found In:
- Cardamon & Fennel Formula