English: GeckoPinyin: Ge Jie Pharmaceutical: Gekko gecko
Organs: Lung • Kidney Temperature: Neutral
Taste: Salty Toxicity:
Patterns:Kidney Yang Deficiency
Actions: Tonify Kidney Yang to grasp Lung Qi • Nourish essence and blood
Indications: Lung Qi Xu: shortness of breath, wheezing, asthma. Kidney Yang Xu: impotence, early morning diarrhea, frequent urination.
Contraindications:
Typical Dosage: 1g to 2g in powder form Guidelines
Parts Used:Notable for:
Notes:Ge Jie should be taken as herbal wine or in pill or powder form - never decocted. The tail of the gecko has the most medicinal value. According to traditional text, one male and one female should be used together.
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Formulas with Ge Jie
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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