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Dried Ginger

Hot

干姜 (Gān Jiāng)

Spice

Flavor (味)

Pungent

Organ Affinity (归经)

SpleenStomachKidneyHeartLung

Benefits

  • Warms the middle and dispels cold
  • Restores collapsed yang
  • Warms the lungs to resolve fluid retention
  • Warms the channels to stop bleeding

Avoid If

yin deficiencydamp heat

Best Season

Winter