Gan+Sui+(Kan-Sui+Root)

[[image:gan_sui.jpg width="169" height="389" align="right"]]Gan Sui (Kan-sui root)["Sweet Process"]
Category: Drain Downward (Harsh Expellant) Nature: cold, toxic Flavors: bitter and sweet Channels entered: LU, KI, LI

Functions: strongly eliminate harmful body fluid by purging stool; relieve swelling. Indications: 1. **edema, ascites** and hydrothorax due to retention of harmful fluid. 2. Epilepsy due to internal wind and phlegm 3. Carbuncles and boils.

Dosage: .5-1g; toxic at 9-15g Contraindications:pregnancy and for patients with weak body constitution. Do not combine with Gan Cao (licorice). **[Gan Cao quantity must not exceed that of Gan Sui]** Misc: **ONLY in ascites or other excess-type disorders & only for a short time**