Note: Base
Temperature: Cooling
Elements: Wood, Fire
Meridians: Lung, Liver
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Moves Qi and Blood
Bruising, injuries, strains, sprains, knocks and falls
- Expels Damp-Heat Bi
Arthritis with red, swollen joints
- Cools and nourishes the Blood and resolves Fire Toxins
Chronic dermatitis, psoriasis, burns, acne, skin irritation
- Clears Lung Heat
Sinus infections, cough
- Regulates the flow of Liver Qi and clears Stagnant Liver Heat
Tension during an emotional crisis, mental and emotional exhaustion, loneliness and insecurity, emotional blockages
Anxiety, suppressed anger, frustration, resentment, agitation, emotional instability, moodiness, sorrow and a negative outlook
Deep frustration and bottled up resentment
Cautions: Caution in Yang deficiency.
Blends with: Melaleuca, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Lavender
Reference Notes: (click to display)
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from Yuen (2000), Material Medica of Essential Oils; Battaglia (2018), The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Vol. 1: Foundations & Materia Medica; Aldrich & Bornemann (2013), Fang Xiang Liao Fa; Holmes (2016), Aromatica, Vol. 1: Principles & Profiles; Doterra, Starchild and Alchemica Botanica websites. The source material should be checked for advanced profiles.
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.