Blood-Activating and Mass-Eliminating Herbs · 3-min read

干漆

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Name Gan Qi (Resina Toxicodendri) Nature and action Nature Acrid, warm, toxic; liver and spleen channels. Actions Break blood stasis, remove food retention and kill parasites.

干漆 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Name

Gan Qi (Resina Toxicodendri)

The Effect of 干漆

Property

Pungent, warm, toxic; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Break blood stasis, remove food retention and kill parasites.

Indications

Amenorrhea, blood stasis and abdominal mass, abdominal pain due to parasites.

Dosage and Administrations

Made into pills or powder, 2~4.5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, fumigating with its burning smoke.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people without blood stasis.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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