Gan Qi
乾漆 gān qī, "Dried Lacquer"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid , Bitter		Dosage: Do not use in decoctions. In pills and powders, t

	Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy or in cases without significant blood stasis. Use with caution among the debilitated.		Meridians: Liver , Stomach
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality is black, hard, and solid and has an intense aroma.
	Reference Source: Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes:
	Formulas (1) dà huáng zhě chóng wán (Rhubarb and Eupolnhagea pill )