Gan Jiang is perhaps one of the most universally used herbs in both cooking and herbal medicine. It may be used in cases of abdominal pain, phlegm, vomiting, indigestion, coughing, diarrhea, fatigue, menstrual cramping, uterine bleeding, and the common cold.
Temperature
- Cold
- Cool
- Neutral
- Warm
- Hot
Flavor
- Sour
- Bitter
- Sweet
- Acrid
- Salty
- Neutral
- Aromatic
Merdians
- Bladder
- Gallbladder
- Heart
- Kidney
- Large Intestine
- Liver
- Lung
- Pericardium
- San Jiao
- Small Intestine
- Spleen
- Stomach
Dosage
3-10g
Actions
Warms the Middle
Expels Cold
Dispels Wind-Dampness
Transforms Mucus
Warms the Channels
Rescues Devastated Yang
Disclaimers
*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.
Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.