dou chi jiang

豆豉姜·Radix Litseae

mountain spicy tree root and rhizome

About dou chi jiang

Dou Chi Jiang (豆豉姜) is the root of the mountain spicy tree, recorded as Radix Litseae.

Names

Pinyindou chi jiang
Chinese豆豉姜
Latin NameRadix Litseae
English Namemountain spicy tree root and rhizome

Actions and indications

Disperses Wind-Cold

  • Common cold with headache and aching all over the body

Warms the Middle Jiao and relieves pain

  • Cold-type pain of the epigastrium and abdomen with vomiting or diarrhea

Dispels Wind-Damp

  • Wind-Damp Bi of the joints and muscles

Moves Qi and reduces swelling

  • Leg Qi (beriberi) and edema
  • Edema in pregnancy, as a traditional use
  • Swelling and bruising from injury

Cautions