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

"Excess Pensiveness or Worry impacts the Spleen and knots the Qi"

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Herb 10 of 15 in Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

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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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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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

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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