Gan Sui

Latin name: Euphorbiae Kansui, Radix

Gan Sui Also Known As: Kan Sui Root

Properties: BITTER, SWEET - COLD - TOXIC

Dosage: 1.5-3g. Powdered = 0.3-1g.

Meridians/Channels: KIDNEY, LUNG, LARGE INTESTINE

  • drain downward, drives out congested fluid
  • fluid in chest and abdomen
  • general edema
  • causes water to be passed anally
  • clear heat, reduce swellings - swollen-painful skin lesions