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Ginger - dried (Rhizoma Zingiberis)

Location found

Sichuan, Hubei, Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, China

Flavor & Property

Pungent; hot

Effects

Clears phlegm

Use

Gastric and abdominal cold pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea anorexia, etc

* used with ginseng, white atractylodes rhizome and liuorice

Retention of cold phlegm

* used with ephedra, asarum and schisandra fruit

Dosage & Administration

3-10g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Pregnant women

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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