葛根

Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang

Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang

伤寒论 · Heat-Clearing Formula

💊 Actions

Releases the exterior and clears the interior, clears heat and dries dampness, and stops diarrhea and dysentery according to traditional Chinese medicine.

🏥 Indications

Traditionally used for "heat-facilitated diarrhea" in which the exterior has not fully resolved and heat has entered the interior, presenting with fever and thirst, abdominal pain, diarrhea or dysentery with yellow foul-smelling stool and a burning anus, scanty dark urine, sometimes panting with sweating, a red tongue with a yellow coating, and a rapid pulse. The formula is bitter and cold by nature, so it is contraindicated for cold-deficiency diarrhea and spleen-kidney yang deficiency and should not be taken long-term; pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, and people on chronic medication require supervision by a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner.

🌿 Ingredients

RoleHerbChinese nameDosageNature
君葛根Ge Gen15gCool
臣黄芩黄芩9gCold
臣黄连Huang Lian9gCold
使甘草Gan Cao6gNeutral
Classical source伤寒论

Notice

For educational purposes only. Consult a qualified practitioner before use — some herbs may interact with medications. (Actions & indications currently in Arabic)