Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Pao Jiang - 炮薑 - Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum - Processed ginger

Pharmaceutical Latin: Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum
Common English: Processed ginger

Category

Two sources list different categories for this herb.

Source 1 Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold (as listed on the Gan Jiang page)

Source 2 Stop bleeding

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated for Yin Deficiency with Heat signs.
  • Contraindicated for bleeding due to Blood Heat.
  • Contraindicated for Heat syndromes.
  • Use caution during pregnancy.

Related Herb

Pao Jiang is also described on the Gan Jiang page.

Notes

  • Dosage: 3-9g (Secondary source)

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.