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Gan Zhe

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NameGan Zhe (Sugarcane)The Effect of Gan ZhePropertySweet, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and promote the secretion of body fluid, moisten dryness, harmonize the spleen and stomach, remove toxicity.IndicationsDiabetes, nausea and vomit, constipation, sores and boils, coug

Gan Zhe
Gan Zhe — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Gan Zhe

Sugarcane

Name

Gan Zhe (Sugarcane)

The Effect of Gan Zhe

Property

Sweet, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and promote the secretion of body fluid, moisten dryness, harmonize the spleen and stomach, remove toxicity.

Indications

Diabetes, nausea and vomit, constipation, sores and boils, cough due to deficiency-heat, dysphoria. It can be used to alleviate a hangover.

Dosage and Administrations

Extract the juice, 30~90 g is taken each time. Proper dose is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold in spleen and stomach.

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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