Jiang+Huang+(Turmeric+Rhizome)

[[image:jiang_huang.jpg width="176" height="230" align="right"]]Jiang Huang (Turmeric Rhizome)
Category: Herbs that Invigorate Blood & Remove Blood Stasis (to Stop Pain) Nature : Warm Flavors: Acrid, Bitter Channels: LR, SP

Functions: Promote Blood & Qi circulation and remove Blood stasis; open the channels & collaterals to relieve pain Indications: 1. Pain in the chest, abdomen & hypochondriac region, and amenorrhea due to Blood stasis and Qi stagnation 2. Pain in the limbs, esp. upper limbs, due to attack of wind-damp and cold 3. Hematemesis, hematuria, epistaxis during menstrual period due to heat in the Liver from Liver Qi stagnation 4. Jaundice & Gallbladder **stone due to damp-heat in the Gallbladder**

Dosage: 5-10g. Contra: N/A