Ginger
[Name] Ginger.
[Flavor and Nature] Pungent, warm in nature.
[Meridian Attribution] Enters the lung, stomach, and spleen meridians.
[Functions] Induces sweating to resolve exterior patterns, warms the center to stop vomiting, warms the lungs to relieve cough, detoxifies and enhances flavor. Used for common cold due to wind-cold, chills with fever, vomiting and diarrhea, cold-induced cough with abundant white phlegm, fish or crab poisoning, and appetite stimulation.
[Components] Volatile oils, gingerol, zingiberene, zingiberol, shogaol, amino acids, etc.
[Note] Avoid use in cases of yin deficiency with internal fire.