Alpinia officinalis

Alpinia officinalis

(investigation report on medicine and plant in Kunming)

[source] it is the rhizome of Dioscorea zingiberensis. For plant morphology, please refer to the article "Herba Medica".

[nature and taste] Yunnan Chinese herbal medicine: "hard work, warm. "

[functions and indications] 1. Investigation report of Kunming medicinal plants: "it is used to treat Qitong, stomachache and abdominal pain. "

② Yunnan Chinese herbal medicine: "warming stomach, dispersing cold, drying dampness. Treatment of stomach cold pain, dyspepsia, malaria. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.8-1.5 yuan; or grinding powder.

[selected formula] treatment of knee joint pain: Smash Rhizoma Zingiberis (fresh) and apply it to the affected area. (Yunnan Chinese herbal medicine)