Zeqi Wan, a traditional Chinese medicine, is mentioned in the book "Sheng Ji Zong Lu" volume 174. The formula contains Gansui, which is the dried root of the plant Gansui from the Euphorbiaceae family. It has the effect of reducing swelling and detoxification. It is not suitable for people with weak Qi and Yin, weak spleen and stomach, and pregnant women.
Image of Gansui
【Name】
Zeqi Wan
【Ingredients】
Apricot kernel, Bupleurum, Gansui, Lacquer leaves, Polyporus, Gansui, Peony, Plantago seed, Prunus mume seed, Turtle shell, Scutellaria
【Dosage】
Take 20 pills with warm water each time, three to four times a day.
【Indications】
Women with menstrual disorders, generalized edema, chest discomfort, abdominal distension, shortness of breath, and inability to eat.
【Effects and Functions of Gansui】
1. Diuretic and diaphoretic
Used to treat edema, water retention, bloating, rib pain caused by water stagnation. It is often used in combination with dajizi and yuanhua, such as Shizao Tang. It can also be used alone in powdered form. Gansui has a strong diuretic effect, which can cause diarrhea and quickly eliminate retained water from the body.
2. Anti-inflammatory and dispersing nodules
It can be used externally to treat abscesses and swellings. Gansui powder can be mixed with water and applied topically. It can also be combined with heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs to treat abscesses and nodules.
