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Radix Puerariae

Nomenclature

GE GEN
葛根
Radix Puerariae
Other Names

Kudzu Root''

Puerariae


Properties:

Sweet Acrid
Spleen / SP Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

10-20gm
Max-60gm


Functions

Dispels Wind from the exterior and releases the muscles
Ge Gen Tang
Chai Ge Jie Tang
Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang
Promotes the Eruption of Measles

Clears Heat, Generates Fluids
Yu Quan Wan
Lifts Yang Qi and Stops Diarrhea (when roasted)
Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang
Treats Hypertension (dilates arteries)
Guides to the upper neck and back


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