Gan Sui (Kansui Root)

Herb 2 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:

KI, LI, LU

Properties:

Bitter, Sweet, Cold, Toxic

Latin:

Radix Euphorbiae Kansui

Chinese:

甘遂

Tone Marks:

gān suì

Translation:

Sweet Process

Chinese Herb Actions

• Drains Fluid Accumulation in the chest and abdomen
• Used topically for Damp-Heat skin lesions

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Da Xian Xiong Tang (Major Sinking Into the Chest Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
• Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water
• Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water

• Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States