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Pinyin: pian jiang huang

ENGLISH NAME: Turmeric

LATIN NAME: Wenyujin Rhizoma Concisum

Pinyin: pian jiang huang

Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Liver

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Activates Blood Circulation, Eliminates Blood Stasis

2. Opens Channels and Collaterals to Relieve Pain

3. Reduces Swelling

DOSAGE
3 to 10 grams in decoction.

CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS
• Use Jiang Huang with caution in deficiency patients, or those who have no symptoms of blood stagnation.
• Jiang Huang is contraindicated during pregnancy.

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