Ge Gen Usages and Indications

• Releases muscles, clears heat - exterior disease in subcutaneous region and muscles (governed by spleen and stomach) - fever, headache, stiffness in the back and the neck.
• Nourishes fluids, alleviates thirst - stomach heat, externally-contracted heat.
• Vents measles - accelerates rash at early stages.
• Alleviates diarrhea - diarrhea or dysenterial disorders due to heat; may be used for spleen deficiency diarrhea if combined with other herbs.
• Alleviates symptoms of hypertension - headaches, dizziness, tinnitus.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Ge Gen

• Dosage: 6-12g

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Staff Clinical Notes

• Compare with Sheng Ma, Chai Hu - all disperse and lift yang qi.
• Research has shown antipyretic and antispasmodic effects on the intestine.

Our database contains 10 TCM Formulas where Ge Gen is generally used

B

• Bao Ji Wan -Protect and Relieve Pills (Clear Heat)

G

• Gan Mao Ling -Miraculous Cold Pills (Clear Heat)
• Ge Gen Wan -Kudzu Decoction (Release the Exterior)

H

• Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan -Coptis Clearance Pill (Clear Heat)

J

• Jiang Tang Wan -Lower Blood Sugar Pill (Tonify)

M

• Mai Men Dong Yin Zi Wan -Ophiopogon and Trichosanthes Combination (Treat Dryness)

Q

• Qing Bi Wan -Clear The Nose Decoction (Release the Exterior)
• Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang Wan -Clear Summer Heat and Augment the Qi (Clear Heat)

T

• Te Xiao Jing Zhui Tong Wan -Patent Neck Pain Relief Pills (Invigorate the Blood)

Y

• Yu Quan Wan -Jade Spring Pills (Treat Dryness)

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