Ge Gen （葛根）

Radix Puerariae, Kudzu Root

Price range: $2.95 through $12.95

Ge Gen has been used in cases of aches and pains in the neck and shoulders, upper back pain, intense thirst, measles, diarrhea, dysentary, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, and hypertension. Kudzu can also be powdered to make into sweet or savory soups.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

4-21g

Actions

Releases the Exterior

Releases the Muscles

Relieves Heat

Generates Fluids

Raises Spleen Yang

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.