Gan Jiang-Zingiberis Rhizoma

Zingiberis Rhizoma (干姜), commonly known as Dried Ginger, is a fundamental warming herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Prepared by drying fresh ginger rhizomes, it possesses stronger warming properties than its fresh counterpart, making it particularly valuable for addressing cold patterns and restoring yang energy.

Key Benefits
Warms Middle Jiao (温中散寒): Effectively dispels cold from spleen and stomach
Restores Yang (回阳通脉): Supports yang-deficient conditions with cold limbs
Resolves Phlegm (温肺化饮): Addresses cold-type phlegm and cough
Anti-emetic (止呕): Relieves nausea and vomiting caused by cold

Dosage & Administration
Standard Decoction: 3-10g boiled with other herbs
Powder Form: 1-3g taken with warm water
Topical Use: Can be ground for moxibustion preparations
Classic Combinations:
With Aconite for severe yang collapse
With Pinellia for cold-type phlegm nausea
With Licorice for spleen-stomach deficiency cold

Characteristics
Taste: Pungent, intensely aromatic
Nature: Hot

Safety Notes
Contraindicated in yin deficiency with heat signs
Use cautiously in patients with inflammatory conditions
May aggravate bleeding disorders in large doses
Not recommended during pregnancy in medicinal doses