Gan Sui is a traditional Chinese medicine that can relieve constipation and reduce swelling. It is mainly produced in Gansu, Luoyang, and other regions. The root of Gan Sui can be used as medicine and has multiple medicinal effects. Let's learn about the efficacy and functions of Gan Sui below!
【Efficacy and Functions of Gan Sui】
1. Eliminating ascites
Gan Sui can treat urinary retention and abdominal ascites. You can crush 5 roots of scallions with the white part, mix them with 1 qian (3.75 grams) of powdered Gan Sui, and then crush them again.
Before use, apply vinegar to the umbilical area to prevent infection and skin irritation. Then apply the medicine to the navel, cover it with gauze, and secure it. Generally, urination or loose stools can be achieved within 2-4 hours using this method, which is effective for eliminating ascites.
2. Treating palpitations and excessive phlegm
Gan Sui can treat palpitations and excessive phlegm. You can mix 10 grams of dehearted Gan Sui, 10 grams of peeled purple Euphorbia, and 10 grams of white mustard seeds, grind them into fine powder, cook them into dough-like pellets the size of phoenix tree seeds, and then dry them. Take 7-10 pellets with light ginger soup before going to bed.
3. Treating nasal polyps
Gan Sui can treat nasal polyps. You can mix 12 grams of fried Gan Sui, 12 grams of fried melon stem, 1.5 grams of pine resin, and 1.5 grams of alum together, grind them into fine powder, and mix them with sesame oil to form a large pellet. Apply it to the affected area in the nose. When it dissolves and emits a foul odor, the polyps will naturally fall off. Use it once a day.
【Medicinal Value of Gan Sui】
1. Treating abdominal ascites
You can crush 5 roots of scallions with the white part, mix them with 1 qian of powdered Gan Sui, and apply vinegar to the umbilical area before use to prevent infection and skin irritation. Then apply the medicine to the navel, cover it with gauze, and secure it. Generally, urination or loose stools can be achieved within 2-4 hours using this method, which is effective for eliminating ascites.
2. Treating palpitations and excessive phlegm
Gan Sui can treat palpitations and excessive phlegm. You can mix 10 grams of dehearted Gan Sui, 10 grams of peeled purple Euphorbia, and 10 grams of white mustard seeds, grind them into fine powder, cook them into dough-like pellets the size of phoenix tree seeds, and then dry them. Take 7-10 pellets with light ginger soup before going to bed.
3. Treating edema
Gan Sui can treat edema. You can boil 9 grams of morning glory and 9 grams of Gan Sui in water and take it as a decoction.
【Precautions for Using Gan Sui】
Due to the strong medicinal properties of Gan Sui, it is not recommended to use it without professional guidance. It is best to consult a doctor before using Gan Sui for safety. The side effects and dietary taboos of Gan Sui mainly include the following:
1. Pregnant women should avoid using it, and generally stop using it after the disease is cured.
2. It is recommended to use processed Gan Sui (fried or soaked in vinegar) to reduce its side effects such as vomiting. After being treated with acetic acid, the toxic and irritating effects of Gan Sui can be reduced. Raw Gan Sui has strong toxicity and laxative effects, so it is not suitable for use.
3. Traditional experience suggests that Gan Sui should not be combined with licorice, euphorbia, or purging croton. However, the preliminary results of modern experiments are inconsistent.
Some reports indicate that according to experiments on rabbits, there were no significant changes in breathing, heart rate, body temperature, pupil reaction, and gastrointestinal function after taking Gan Sui (or euphorbia or purging croton) in combination with licorice. However, other experiments have shown different reactions depending on the dosage ratio of Gan Sui and licorice.
