Gan Sui is a traditional Chinese medicine that can relieve constipation and reduce swelling. It is mainly produced in Gansu and Luoyang. The root of Gan Sui can be used as medicine and has multiple medicinal effects. Let's take a look at the efficacy and functions of Gan Sui!
1. Eliminate Ascites
Gan Sui can treat urinary retention and abdominal ascites. You can crush 5 roots of green onions and mix them with 1 qian of Gan Sui powder. Before using, apply vinegar on the navel to prevent infection and skin irritation. Then apply the medicine on the navel and cover it with gauze. Secure it in place. Generally, urine or watery stool can be passed within 2-4 hours. This method is effective in eliminating ascites.
2. Treat Palpitations and Excessive Phlegm
Gan Sui can treat palpitations and excessive phlegm. You can mix 10 grams of Gan Sui without the root, 10 grams of peeled purple Euphorbia, and 10 grams of white mustard seeds. Grind them into fine powder and cook them into dough balls the size of phoenix tree seeds. Dry them and take 7-10 balls with diluted ginger soup before going to bed.
3. Treat Nasal Polyps
Gan Sui can treat nasal polyps. You can grind 12 grams of fried Gan Sui, 12 grams of fried melon stalks, 1.5 grams of pine resin, and 1.5 grams of alum into fine powder. Mix them with sesame oil to form a large pill. Apply it on the affected area inside the nose. When it dissolves into foul-smelling liquid and the polyps fall off, apply it once a day.
Due to the strong medicinal properties of Gan Sui, it is recommended not to use it without professional guidance. It is safer to use under the guidance of a doctor. The side effects and contraindications of Gan Sui mainly include:
1. Pregnant women should avoid using it and stop using it after recovery.
2. It is recommended to use decocted Gan Sui or vinegar-processed Gan Sui to reduce its side effects such as vomiting. Vinegar can reduce the toxic and irritating effects of Gan Sui. Raw Gan Sui has strong toxicity and laxative effects, so it should not be used.
3. Traditional experience suggests avoiding the combination of Gan Sui with Yuan Hua and Da Ji (traditional Chinese herbs), but the preliminary experimental results in modern times are inconsistent.
Some reports indicate that based on experiments on rabbits, when Gan Sui (or Yuan Hua or Da Ji) is combined with Gan Cao (licorice), there are no significant changes in respiration, heart rate, body temperature, pupillary response, or gastrointestinal function.
However, other experiments have shown different reactions when Gan Sui is combined with Gan Cao, depending on the ratio of the doses used.
