Dried Lacquer — Classic Formulas
Gan Qi · Resina Toxicodendri
Primary Actions
- Breaks blood stasis and disperses fixed accumulation - Gan Qi is a harsh traditional substance used for amenorrhea, abdominal masses, and stubborn stasis patterns.
- Kills parasites - traditional indications extend to worm-related abdominal pain and persistent parasitic accumulation.
- Moves through hard and obstructed conditions rather than gently tonifying - this is a strongly activating, historically toxic material rather than a routine household herb.
Classic Formulas
- Gan Qi with Tao Ren or Shui Zhi - blood-stasis breaking strategy for fixed abdominal masses and amenorrhea.
- Gan Qi with Bing Lang or Shi Jun Zi - traditional parasite-expelling combination logic when abdominal pain reflects worm accumulation.
Classical Text References
- TCM Wiki characterizes Gan Qi as acrid, warm, and toxic, with actions of removing blood stasis and killing parasites.
- Historical herb literature treats it as a forceful, hazardous medicinal reserved for stubborn stasis or parasite disorders rather than for general use.