Note: Middle

Temperature: Cooling

Elements: Metal

Meridians: Lung

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Releases the Exterior and Expels Wind-Cold
   Colds and flu with chills, aches and pains and aversion to cold
2. Tonifies Qi and Fortifies Wei Qi
   Fatigue, lethargy, poor concentration, depression
   Weakness with chronic inflammation or low grade fever
   Recurrent infections
   Low self-confidence
3. Clears Heat, dries Dampness and resolves Toxicity
   Sores and boils, warts, varrucae, abscesses, ulcers
   Swollen glands, cold sores, athletes foot
   Skin inflammation, rashes
   Blisters, burns, insect bites, wounds
   Oily skin, acne, dandruff
4. Kills parasites
   Scabies, head lice

Cautions: Store out of sunlight in amber bottles as it may be sensitising if allowed to oxidise by light exposure.

Blends with: Invigorating and refreshing oils like Peppermint, Eucalyptus, or Lemon

These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.