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Pinyin: she gan

ENGLISH NAME: Belamcanda

LATIN NAME: Belamcandae Rhizoma

Pinyin: she gan

Properties: bitter, cold
Channels Entered: Lung

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Clears Heat and Eliminates Toxins

2. Eliminates Phlegm and Relieves Wheezing

DOSAGE
6 to 10 grams in decoction.

CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS
• She Gan is contraindicated during pregnancy.
• Use she Gan with caution for patients who have deficiency and cold of the spleen and stomach.

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