Note: Middle

Temperature: Cooling

Tastes: Spicy, Bitter

Elements: Metal

Meridians: Lung, Kidney

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
   Chronic cough and wheezing due to Wind-Heat or Lung Heat
   Chronic catarrh, asthma, sinusitis or sore throat due to Wind-Heat
   Cystitis or candida due to Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao
   Colic, inflammation of the intestines, enteritis, dysentery, gastric spasm or Damp-Heat intestinal parasites
   Insect bites, eczema and psoriasis
2. Invigorates Blood
   Varicosities
   Headaches, mental fatigue and confusion, poor focus and loss of motivation
3. Resolves Hot-Bi Obstruction
   Neuralgia, gout, siatica, lumbago, sports injuries, muscle stiffness, general aches and pains

Cautions: Do not apply near the face of children or infants. Do not allow to contact mucous membranes. Caution during pregnancy.

Blends with: Virginian Cedarwood, Clove Bud, Oregano, Rosemary and Thyme.

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.