Ge Gen (Kudzu Root, Pueraria)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Mon, 2008-06-09 11:37.
Chinese Name: 
Ge Gen
English Name: 
Kudzu Root, Pueraria
Functions and Usage: 
  • Releases muscles, clears heat - exterior disease in subcutaneous region and muscles (governed by spleen and stomach) - fever, headache, stiffness in the back and the neck.
  • Nourishes fluids, alleviates thirst - stomach heat, externally-contracted heat.
  • Vents measles - accelerates rash at early stages.
  • Alleviates diarrhea - diarrhea or dysenterial disorders due to heat; may be used for spleen deficiency diarrhea if combined with other herbs.
  • Alleviates symptoms of hypertension - headaches, dizziness, tinnitus.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 6-12g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 
  • Compare with Sheng Ma, Chai Hu - all disperse and lift yang qi.
  • Research has shown antipyretic and antispasmodic effects on the intestine.
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