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Fresh Ginger

Sheng Jiang · 生姜 · TCM Herb Encyclopedia entry maintained by tcmplate Editorial · Updated 2026-06-27

Traditional Uses in Chinese Medicine

Releases the exterior and disperses cold, warms the middle burner and stops vomiting, transforms phlegm and stops cough, resolves fish and seafood poisoning.

Chinese pharmacopoeia: 解表散寒，温中止呕，化痰止咳，解鱼仍毒。用于风寒感冒，胃寒呕吐，寒痰咳嗽， 鱼仍中毒。

Classical References

Shennong Bencao Jing (~200 CE): classified as a medium-grade herb. Zhang Zhongjing, Shanghan Lun (~200 CE): used in over 70 formulas.

Food Therapy Applications

In TCM food therapy, Fresh Ginger is traditionally incorporated into daily meals:

• Congees (rice porridges): Slow-cooked with rice to support Spleen and Stomach function
• Soups and broths: Combined with other food-grade herbs for seasonal wellness
• Herbal teas: Steeped as a single herb or in compound tea formulas

Note: The above describes traditional food therapy use. It does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner for personalized guidance.