Gan Qi

Submitted by Webdoktor on Mon, 2007-03-26 09:15.

Latin name: Lacca Sinica Exsiccata

Bo He Also Known As: shan qi, sap prepared as lacquer

Properties: ACRID, BITTER - WARM, SLIGHTLY TOXIC

Dosage: 0.06 - 0.1g

Meridians/Channels: LIVER, STOMACH

  • Breaks up blood stasis and purges hardness in the treatment of abdominal masses and amenorrhea from blood stasis
  • Kills parasites in the abdomen (historical)

Caution: This, like many other herbs, is not recommended during prenancy or in other cases due to its harsh nature.

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