Ginger
| Ginger in TCM:Explore the properties of Ginger according to Chinese Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: hot
Channels: LU, ST, SP, KD
Flavors: pungent Tonifies: yang
Special Properties: circulates blood, clears damp, disperses wind
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Essential Oil of Ginger is known for its ability to tonify yang. It also helps to regulate blood circulation, resolve dampness, and expel wind-cold.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, Spleen, and Kidney. The flavor of Essential Oil of Ginger is acrid, and it is considered to be hot in temperature.
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