Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger is the rhizome of Dioscorea opposita, which has the effect of dispelling wind-dampness and relaxing the tendons and activating collaterals. Wild ginger is a traditional Chinese medicine made from the rhizome of Dioscoreaceae plant Dioscorea minor, bitter, pungent, neutral, and can be attributed to the liver meridian, with the efficacy of dispelling wind-dampness, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, mainly suitable for the treatment of contracture of the tendons and veins (persistent muscular tension and rigidity), rheumatism and paralysis, numbness of the limbs, bruises, and weakness from straining and injuries. The contraindications to the use of wild ginger and the possible adverse effects that may occur during the use of the drug are not known at present. Specific medication for Dioscorea spp. should be administered under the guidance of a medical specialist and should not be used without authorization to avoid adverse effects.