Gan Lan

Name

Gan Lan (Stem and leaf of Cabbage)

The Effect of Gan Lan

Property

Sweet, neutral; stomach and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, eliminate dampness, dissipate nodule and alleviate pain, replenish the kidney and tonify deficiency.

Indications

Jaundice caused by damp-heat, asthenic disease, peptic ulcer, arthritis.

Dosage and Administrations

cook it for eating or take its juice.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of indigestion.