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Yao Dao
Ge Gen

Ge Gen

Radix Puerariae葛根
Nature
Cool
Flavours
Acrid/Pungent, Sour, Sweet
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach
Class
Acrid-Cool Exterior-Resolving Medicinals (Xin Liang Jie Biao Yao)
Dosage
10–20 g

Actions / Functions

  • Relaxes the tendons and liberates the joints
  • Dissipates Wind-Heat
  • Liberates the Surface
  • Clarifies Heat
  • Favors Organic Liquid production
  • Stops thirst
  • Favors eruptions
  • Generates (elevates) Yang
  • Stops diarrhea
  • Improves hearing