Ge Man: A Natural Remedy for Carbuncles and Throat Paralysis

February 21, 2024

【Introduction to Ge Man】

Origin: Ge Man (from "Tang Materia Medica")

Also known as Ge Teng Man (from "Simplified Prescription for Health").

Ge Man is derived from the stem of the legume plant Ge. The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Ge Gen".

Usage and dosage: Internally, boil in water, 2-3 qian (or 1-2 liang if fresh); or grind into fine powder for external use.

【Efficacy and Functions of Ge Man】

Efficacy of Ge Man:

Ge Man treats carbuncles and throat paralysis.

Functions of Ge Man:

① "Burn it into ashes, dissolve a small amount in water, and it treats throat paralysis." (from "Tang Materia Medica")

② "It dissipates carbuncles and swelling." (from "Compendium of Materia Medica")

【Image of Ge Man】

【Compound Prescription of Ge Man】

① For treating boils: Burn Ge Man into ashes and apply to the affected area. (from "Thousand Golden Prescriptions")

② For treating breast swelling in women: Burn Ge Teng Man into ashes and take with alcohol, 2 qian. (from "Simplified Prescription for Health")

③ For treating mouth spasm in children, where the ailment is in the throat and the child is unable to breastfeed: Burn Ge Man into fine powder, mix with breast milk, and apply to the mouth in the shape of the character "yi". (from "Holy Wisdom Prescriptions")

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