Note: Top

Temperature: Slightly Cooling

Tastes: Spicy

Elements: Earth

Meridians: Lung, Stomach

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Stimulates Wei Qi to Clear Heat and resolve Toxicity
   Fever, chills, sweating, flushed complexion, sore throat, gum swelling and headaches due to Wind-Heat
   Toxic-Wind-Heat skin conditions such as herpes viral infections (cold sores, chicken pox, shingles), eczema and psoriasis, wounds, burns and varicose ulcers
   Early stages of cystitis and urinary tract infections with difficult urination
2. Promotes descension of Stomach Qi
   Nervous indigestion, loss of appetite due to emotional stress
   Stress related conditions that fluctuate between hyper- and hypo-functioning (Dian Kuang), irritability, moodiness, frustration, mood swings, emotional instability, negative thinking, repetitive thoughts, pessimism, mild depression

Cautions: May cause photosensitivity.

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.