Euphorbia kansui, Gan Sui Euphorbia kansui, Gan Sui 甘遂 Gan Sui (TCM) Botanical name: Euphorbia kansui Parts used: Prepared Root Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Bitter, Sweet, ToxicThe Euphorbias are all classed as Hot in the Western Tradition. Uses: 1. Purges Water, Drains Fluid:-accumulation of fluid in the chest and abdomen-general Edema, Facial Edema, Ascites-abdominal distention from fluid and phlegm obstructing-used for Phlegm diseases in Tibet-“Purges the 12 kinds of Edema” (Zhen Quan)-“eliminates abdominal fullness and puffy edema on the face and eye” (Shen Nong Ben Cao)2. Settles Wind, Clears Phlegm:-convulsions and seizures from Phlegm obstructing-Withdrawal-Mania and mental illness associated with Wind and Phlegm-“effective to treat Epilepsy due to phlegm accumulation” (Li Shi Zhen)3. Clears Phlegm, Resolves Masses:-“disperses hard mass, accumulation and assemblage” (Shen Nong Ben Cao)4. Externally:-painful and swollen skin nodules and lesions; applied topically-topically in washes and plasters for Edema and Ascites-topically to Swellings and Ulcers (TCM)-for ‘decomposed Wounds’ (Tibet, Norbu) Dose: Begin with lower doses, increasing as needed.Of the Prepared Root: 500mg–1500mg Preparation: 1. Unprepared Gan Sui root:  The root is harvested, soaked in water, then sliced and dried. This is rarely used internally, but can be used externally in washes and plasters.2. Roasted Gan Sui Root…

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