Gou Teng Gen

Name

Gou Teng Gen (Sharpleaf gambirplant root)

The Effect of Gou Teng Gen

Property

Bitter, astringent, cold; liver meridians entered.

Actions

Relax the tendons and bones, clear heat and resolve swelling.

Indications

Traumatic injury, epilepsy, hemiplegia, edema, arthragra.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~24 g, large dosage can be 30~90 g.