Ge Gen Wan Functional Groupings

• Primary Category: Release the Exterior
• Subcategory: Release Exterior Disorders with Head and Neck Symptoms

Ge Gen

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Kudzu Root, Pueraria

Usages

• 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.

Da Zao

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Chinese Date, Jujube

Usages

• Tonifies spleen qi - weakness, shortness of breath, reduced appetite, loose stools.
• Nourishes the blood, calms the spirit - irritability, pale complexion, emotional disturbances, restlessness.
• Useful to harmonize the harsh properties of other herbs.

This formula has cautions, see details

Ma Huang

Ephedra

Usages

• Induce sweating to release the exterior, disperse cold
• Disperse lung qi, wheezing
• Promote urination and reduces edema

This formula has cautions, see details

Gan Cao

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Licorice Root

Usages

• Tonifies the spleen and augments qi - spleen deficiency w/shortness of breath, fatigue, loose stools (si jun zi tong).
• Qi and/or blood deficiency w/irregular pluse or palpitations (Zhi Gan Cao Tang).
• Moistens the lungs and stops cough - heat/cold in the lungs (Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang).
• Clears heat and toxic fire (raw) - carbuncles, sores, sore throat due to fire toxin (internally or topically).
• Alleviates pain and stops spasms - abdomen or legs (Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang).
• Often used to harmonize and/or moderate characteristics of other herbs.
• Antidote for toxic substances (internally and topically).

This formula has cautions, see details