Gan Sui (Kansui Root)

Herb 2 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:
KI, LI, LU

Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cold, Toxic

Latin Name:
Radix Euphorbiae Kansui

Gan Sui means "Sweet Process"

Actions

Drains Fluid Accumulation in the chest and abdomen
Used topically for Damp-Heat skin lesions

Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Da Xian Xiong Tang (Major Sinking Into the Chest Decoction)
Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction)
Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water
Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water

This herb is incompatible with:

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.