Chinese Herbs: Gao Liang Jiang (Lesser Galangal Rhizome), Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari

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Gao Liang Jiang (Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari)

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Hot

Latin:

Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari

Chinese:

高良姜

Tone Marks:

gāo liáng jiāng

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Liang Fu Wan (Galangal and Cyperus Pill)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Top Quality Lindera Powder)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.