Sheng Jiang

She Mei Shen Jin Cao Shen Liu Sheng Hong Yu Sheng Jiang Sheng Ma... 

In this combination, the characteristic side effects or toxicity of a single herb can be minimized or neutralized by another. This combination strategy is often used when processing harsh and toxic herbs. For example, the toxic effects of Ban Xia [Pinelliae rhizoma) can be reduced by Sheng Jiang [Zingiberis rhizoma recens). 

Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis rhizoma recens) and Cong Bai (Allii fistulosi bulbus)... 

Sheng Jiang and Cong Bai are often used in the initial stage of wind-cold syndrome in either excess or deficiency conditions. In China, a briefly cooked decoction of Sheng Jiang and Cong Bai is a commonly used folk remedy to treat the common cold. 

Sheng Jiang is pungent and slightly warm, and enters the Lung, Spleen and Stomach meridians. It can effectively soothe the Stomach-Qi, warm the Mid-dle-Jiao and promote digestion so as to promote the generation of Defensive-Qi. 

Da Zao is sweet and warm, and enters the Spleen meridian. It can nourish the blood and tonify the Qi. Sheng Jiang and Da Zao are often used together to strengthen the Middle-Jiao and are used in deficiency conditions. 

Poor appetite use Zi Su Ye [Perillae folium), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis rhizoma recens) and Chen Pi [Citri reticulatae pericarpium) to soothe the Stomach-Qi and improve the appetite. 

Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi cassiae ramulus) 9 g Bai Shao Yao (Paeoniae radix lactiflora) 9 g Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae radix preparata) 6 g Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis rhizoma recens) 9 g Da Zao (Jujubae fructus) 12 pieces... 

The combination of Sheng Jiang and Da Zao is also commonly used for strengthening the Middle-Jiao. 

Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang and Da Zao are also used as assistants to protect the Stomach and Spleen from the purgative herbs. 

Ban Xia and Sheng Jiang are both pungent and warm, and enter the Stomach meridian. They can soothe the Stomach-Qi and eliminate the accumulation of water and phlegm in the Stomach. They relieve nausea and vomiting and improve appetite. All these symptoms are often seen in the syndrome of internal cold in the Middle-Jiao. 

Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis radix) and Pao Sheng Jiang (quick-fried Zingiberis rhizoma recens)... 

Pao Sheng Jiang is bitter and warm, and enters the Middle-Jiao and the Spleen meridian. It particularly warms the Middle-Jiao and stops bleeding caused by Spleen-Yang deficiency, such as in peptic ulcer, chronic colitis and dysentery. It can also be selected as deputy in formulas that warm the Middle-Jiao. 

Sheng Jiang is pungent and warm, and primarily enters the Stomach and Lung meridians. It regulates the Qi, disperses cold and dampness, and soothes the Stomach-Qi. It treats cold sensation in the stomach, nausea and vomiting, such as after indulgence in cold food and drink, or in the common cold or influenza. 

The pungent and hot Sheng Jiang stimulates the Yang and is used as assistant to enhance the ability of Gui Zhi to warm the Middle-Jiao. It also soothes the Stomach-Qi, disperses cold and water accumulation and improves digestion. 

Sheng Jiang and Gui Zhi together with rice wine are assistants. They stimulate the Heart-Yang, and promote the Qi movement and blood circulation so as to treat the palpitations which are partially caused by the Qi and blood stagnation. 

Sheng Jiang and Da Zao serve as both assistant and envoy. They can harmonize the Middle-Jiao and promote digestion so as to strengthen the tonifying function of the chief herbs. 

Nausea and vomiting of clear water due to accumulation of cold and fluid in the Stomach add Ban Xia (Pinelliae rhizoma) with Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis rhizoma recens) to disperse the cold and fluid accumulation. In a severe case, Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae fructus) may be applied to warm the Stomach and reduce the cold in the Stomach. 

The assistants are Wu Wei Zi, Sheng Jiang and Da Zao. Wu Wei Zi can stabilize the food essence and stop diarrhea Sheng Jiang and Da Zao are used for strengthening the function of the Spleen. 

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