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.)

Sheng Jiang Pi - 生薑皮 - Zingiberis Rhizomatis Cortex - Peel of fresh ginger

Pharmaceutical Latin: Zingiberis Rhizomatis Cortex
Common English: Peel of fresh ginger

Category

Two sources list different categories for this herb.

Source 1 Herbs that Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics) (as listed on the Sheng Jiang page)

Source 2 Drain Damp

Related Herb

Sheng Jiang Pi is also described on the Sheng Jiang page.

Notes

  • It acts as a diuretic.

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