Note: Top

Temperature: Hot

Elements: Earth

Meridians: Spleen, Kidneys

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Warms the Interior, tonifies Kidney Yang and Expels Cold
   Toothache
   Arthritis, sprains
   Drowsiness
2. Tonifies Spleen Qi
   Loss of appetite, flatulence
3. Kills Parasites
   Scabies, mites
   Insect repellent

Cautions: Avoid in Yin deficiency, pregnancy and patients taking anticoagulants. Caution on skin as it is a skin irritant and sensitiser.

Blends with: Spicy essential oils like Wild Orange, Frankincense, Cassia, Cedarwood, Ginger, and Cinnamon; also sweet, herbaceous essential oils like Roman Chamomile and Fennel

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.