Jiang Huang - Tumeric Rhizome
TCM Materia Medica
Jiang Huang TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "jiang huang" which in english is 
"tumeric rhizome", is categorized within the "herbs that invigorate blood" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the liver, spleen and stomach channels and exhibits acrid, bitter (ku) and warm (wen) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Invigorate blood, unblock menses - chest and abdominal pain, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, pain and swelling due to trauma.
- Promote the movement of Qi, alleviate pain - epigastric and/or abdominal pain.
- Expel wind, promote movement of blood - wind damp painful obstruction w/blood stasis (particularly in the shoulders).
Jiang Huang may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: abdominal pain, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain - cramps) and/or trauma
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, jiang huang is generally included in the following 7 formulas:
As noted above, jiang huang is within the herbs that invigorate blood functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... for blood stasis - pain, abscesses and ulcers, abdominal masses. )".
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