Sheng Jiang Usages and Indications

• Release the exterior, wind-cold, regulate ying and wei qi
• Warms the middle jiao - stomach cold/vomiting
• Alleviates coughing, warms lung
• Reduces toxicity of other herbs

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid w/heat in LU or ST
• Use cautiously in patients with hypertension
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Sheng Jiang

• Dosage: 3-9g

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Our database contains 14 TCM Formulas where Sheng Jiang is generally used

B

• Ban Xia Hou Po Wan -Pinellia & Magnolia Pills (Regulate the Qi)

C

• Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)
• Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Wan -Bupleurum, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Formula (Calm The Spirit)

E

• Er Chen He San Zi Yang Qin Wan -Two Aged Herbs & Three Seeds Nursing Pills (Treat Phlegm)

F

• Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan -Stephania and Astragalus Teapills (Expel Dampness)

G

• Ge Gen Wan -Kudzu Decoction (Release the Exterior)
• Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)

H

• Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Wan -Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five Herb Decoction (Warm Interior Cold)

J

• Jing Fang Bai Du Wan -Schizonepeta and Siler Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences (Release the Exterior)

P

• Ping Wei Wan -Calm the Stomach Powder (Expel Dampness)

Q

• Qing Bi Wan -Clear The Nose Decoction (Release the Exterior)

T

• Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan -Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

X

• Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan -Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Harmonize)

Y

• Yu Ping Feng Wan -Jade Windscreen Formula (Stabilize and Bind)

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