Note: Top/Middle

Temperature: Neutral

Tastes: Sweet

Elements: Water

Meridians: Liver, Kidneys

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Nourish Kidney Yin and establishes communication between Kidneys and Heart to calm the Shen
   Chronic and acute anxiety, low self-esteem, insecurity, mood swings, irritability, emotional withdrawal
   Nervous exhaustion due to stress and overwork
   Hot flashes, depression and pain in menopause
   Wasting and Thirsting syndrome (Xiao Ke)
   Eczema, psoriasis
2. Regulates Liver Qi
   Pre-menstrual syndrome with acne, dysmenorrhoea
   Fibrocystic breast
   Jaundice
   Lymph congestion
3. Descends Stomach Qi, resolves Food Stasis and mildly nourishes Stomach Yin
   Poor digestion, stomach ulcer
4. Astringes fluids and stops bleeding in the Lower Jiao (draws out toxins first, then stops bleeding)
   Diarrhoea
   Uterine bleeding
   Haemorrhoids, varicose veins, wounds and bruises
   Impetigo, athletes foot, candida

Cautions: May be oestrogenic although evidence is low.

Blends with: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lime, Wild Orange, and Rosemary

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.