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Sheng Jiang Pi (Fresh Ginger Peel)

生薑皮 · Sheng Jiang Pi

Dampness-draining herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Harmonizes the middle and promotes urination to reduce edema.

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Quick Facts

Latin Name	Cortex Zingiberis Rhizomatis
Chinese Name & Pinyin	生薑皮 · Sheng Jiang Pi
Medicinal Part	Others
Efficacy Category	Dampness-draining
Botanical Origin	The dried outer peel of the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Zingiberaceae).
Nature & Flavour	Acrid; Cool
Channels Entered	Spleen, Lung

What Is Sheng Jiang Pi?

Sheng Jiang Pi (Fresh Ginger Peel) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Prepared wherever ginger is cultivated, chiefly Sichuan, Shandong and Guangdong.

Nature & Flavour: Acrid; Cool
Channels Entered: Spleen, Lung

Sheng Jiang Pi: Materia Medica Profile

Identification & Quality Standard

Cortex Zingiberis Rhizomatis

Botanical Origin

The dried outer peel of the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Zingiberaceae).

Production Regions

Prepared wherever ginger is cultivated, chiefly Sichuan, Shandong and Guangdong.

Quality Requirements

Superior medicinal material is thin, clean, and freshly aromatic.

Macroscopic Features

Thin irregular peel fragments, externally pale yellow to brownish-yellow; inner surface whitish; aromatic and pungent.

Traditional TCM Properties

Acrid; CoolSpleenLung

Traditional Functions

Harmonizes the middle and promotes urination to reduce edema. Apply to skin edema and puffy swelling from water-damp.

How Sheng Jiang Pi Is Used in TCM

In the Chinese materia medica, Sheng Jiang Pi is classified among the Dampness-draining herbs. It appears in 1 classical formulas in our library.

Formulas containing Sheng Jiang Pi are traditionally used for:

Edema Bloating Frequent Urination Poor Appetite

Classical Formulas Containing Sheng Jiang Pi

Wu Pi Yin

五皮飲

Formula CategoryDampness-Draining FormulasPrimary PatternDampnessPrimary FunctionDrain dampness, reduce oedema, move QiRelated ConditionsEdema·Bloating·Frequent Urination·Poor Appetite

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Herbs Commonly Combined with Sheng Jiang Pi

Sang Bai Pi Fu Ling Pi Chen Pi Da Fu Pi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheng Jiang Pi? Are Sheng Jiang, Gan Jiang and Da Fu Pi the same?

Sheng Jiang Pi (生姜皮) is the dried outer cork of the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale, known as Zingiberis Rhizomatis Cortex. Sheng Jiang is acrid and slightly warm: releases the exterior, disperses cold, warms the center, stops vomiting and transforms phlegm. Gan Jiang is acrid-hot: warms the center, disperses cold, restores yang, unblocks the vessels and warms the Lung. Da Fu Pi is acrid and slightly warm: moves qi, eases the center and moves water. Write Sheng Jiang Pi. Early skin-water may use it; use caution in qi sinking.

What are the TCM properties and traditional uses of Sheng Jiang Pi?

Provincial standards and materia medica generally record Sheng Jiang Pi as acrid and cool, entering the Spleen and Lung channels, acting to move water and disperse swelling. It is used for early edema, inhibited urination and facial puffiness. Acrid-cool and skin-reaching, it suits early skin-water—not qi sinking or vacuity swelling without water-damp.

Does Sheng Jiang Pi need special processing? Can Sheng Jiang replace it?

Scrape the outer peel, remove impurities and sift dust. Fresh ginger is acrid-warm, releases the exterior and stops vomiting; it cannot replace moving water and dispersing swelling by equal weight. Kitchen scrapings must be free of mold and rot; they are not a self-dosed anti-edema specific.

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Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.