Gan Sui Gan Sui Gan Sui Kan Sui Root tcm herb traditional chinese medicine gan sui tcm herbal database

Gan Sui - Kan Sui Root

Clinical Applications

  • Drains water downward, drives out congested fluid - fluid in the chest and abdomen, general edema; violent passing of water through the anus.
  • Clears heat, reduces swellings - swollen, painful skin lesions due to damp-heat.

Functional Category

Herbs That Drain Downward

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 1.5-3g
  • Powder: 0.3-1g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Incompatible with Gan Cao
  • Only for strong individuals.
  • Toxic - nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.