Ge Man, the Chinese name for a medicinal herb. It is the vine stem of the leguminous plant Ge. It is used to treat abscesses, sore throat, and other diseases. Let's take a look at its habitat distribution and medicinal uses together with the editor of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Network!
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【Other names of Ge Man】
Ge Teng Man (from "Weisheng Yijian Fang").
【Source of Ge Man】
Ge Man is the vine stem of the leguminous plant Ge. The morphology of the plant is similar to "Ge Gen".
【Habitat distribution of Ge Man】
Distribution area:
1. It is distributed throughout the country except Xinjiang and Tibet.
2. It is distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other places.
Growth environment:
1. It grows on slopes, roadside grass, and damp places.
2. It is cultivated or wild in mountain bushes and sparse forests.
【Functions and indications of Ge Man】
Ge Man has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, and reducing swelling. It is used to treat sore throat, boils, and swollen abscesses.
① "Tang Ben Cao": "When burned into ashes, take one fen and drink with water to treat sore throat."
② "Gang Mu": "It can eliminate abscesses and reduce swelling."
【Methods and dosages of Ge Man】
Internal use: Decoction, 2-3 qian (fresh ones 1-2 liang), or burn and grind into powder. External use: Burn and grind into powder and apply externally.
【Selected formulas and applications of Ge Man】
① Treatment for boils: Burn Ge Man into ashes and apply as a poultice. ("Qian Jin Fang")
② Treatment for mastitis: Burn Ge Teng Man into ashes and take with wine, two qian. ("Weisheng Yijian Fang")
③ Treatment for infant mouth spasm, with the disease located in the throat, causing the child to drool and unable to breastfeed: Burn Ge Man into fine ashes, mix with milk, and apply to the mouth. ("Shenghui Fang")
