Properties: Pungent, hot
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen and Stomach
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Warms the Middle Jiao and alleviates pain
Epigastric and abdominal pain, vomiting, hiccup or diarrhoea due to Cold in the Middle Jiao
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-6g in decoction.
Notable Constituents:
- Gingerol
Beta-hydroxy ketones that a relative of capsaicin and piperine and activates the spice receptors on the tongue. It may inhibit adipogenesis and act as an antineoplastic agent, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidant, neuroprotective and gastroprotective properties. It has also been investigated for facilitate healthy glucose regulation for diabetics. There are [6]-gingerol (also sometimes referred to as simply gingerol), [8]-gingerol, [10]-gingerol, and [12]-gingerol variations.
Appears in 7 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
