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Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

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Ge Gen

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Ge Gen
Ge Gen

Kudzu roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in
Ge Gen clears Heat, releases the Exterior, and treats dysenteric diarrhea by raising the Spleen and Stomach's Clear Yang. It is a particular herb for patterns where Heat is developed from a Cold Pernicious Influence.
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Huang Lian
Huang Lian

Goldthread rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in
Huang Lian is bitter and it dries Dampness in the Stomach and Intestines so as to stop the diarrhea. It also drains Heat, particularly the Yang brightness-warp Heat.
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Huang Qin
Huang Qin

Baikal skullcap roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Large Intestine, Lungs, Small Intestine, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in
Huang Qin is also bitter and cold, which is useful in draining Heat from the Lungs and to stop wheezing. It helps to treat relatively superficial levels of the body. It is often used to dysenteric disorders due to Damp Heat by entering into the Intestines.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
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In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, it is used because it harmonizes the actions of the other herbs and protects the Middle Burner from further injury.
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The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Cautions & Warnings

Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang is typically safe for most individuals, but it can lead to side effects in some cases. Pregnant, nursing, or postpartum women, as well as those with liver conditions, should use this formula cautiously and preferably under professional supervision.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner before beginning treatment with this formula.

TCM Properties

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Main Actions

  • Releases the Exterior
  • Drains Heat

Formula Origin

Discussion of Cold Damage (220 AD)

Formula Description

Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang is a 4-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Kudzu Roots (Ge Gen) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior. Its main actions are: 1) releases the Exterior and 2) drains Heat.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as stomach flu, acute enteritis or bacillary dysentery for instance.