NCCAOM Herbal Board Practice Exam

In the formula Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Tang, which herb is present at 15-24 (units)?

Huang Qin Zhi Gan Cao Ge Gen Huang Lian

Correct Answer:

Ge Gen

Explanation:

Ge Gen is the principal ingredient here—the herb that does the main work in the formula. In this combination, Ge Gen is used in the largest dose, 15-24 units, which signals its leading role in releasing the exterior and guiding the other herbs to work on the body’s surface. The other two heat-clearing herbs are added in smaller amounts to clear interior heat and support the exterior release, while the licorice would typically harmonize, though that one isn’t among the listed options. So the herb present at 15-24 units is Ge Gen.

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