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Zingiberis Rhizomatis Cortex

Ginger skin

姜皮 〔薑皮〕 jiāng pí

Alternate Chinese names: 生姜皮 shēng jiāng pí; 生姜衣 shēng jiāng yī

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Zingiber officinale (Wild.) Rosc. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Zingiber officinale (Willd.) Rosc.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid; cool; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Spleen and lung channels.

Actions and indications: Moves water and disperses swelling. Treats water swelling and distension.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (1.5–4.5g).

See: Shēng jiāng (生姜 Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, fresh ginger)

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