Sha Jiang, also known as Kaempferia galanga, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has the effect of treating epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain, sore throat, etc., and its contraindications are not clear. Sha Jiang is the dried rhizome of Kaempferia galanga, family Zingiberaceae, with bitter taste and cool nature, it has the effects of clearing heat and removing toxins, subduing swelling and relieving pain, and promoting circulation of qi and blood, and it can be used to treat or ameliorate diarrhea, epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain in the throat, toothache and other diseases. In addition, the contraindications for the use of Sha Jiang have not been clarified. It is worth noting that, in order to avoid improper use of medication to bring significant harm to the body, should follow the principle of identification of the use of traditional Chinese medicine, it is recommended that the standardized use of sand ginger under the guidance of a professional doctor’s identification, do not blindly use single or with the use of sand ginger.