Note: Base

Temperature: Cooling

Elements: Fire

Meridians: Heart, Liver, Kidneys

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Calms the Shen and regulates all aspects of the Heart
   Anxiety, restless and depression
   Fear, low self-confidence, pessimism, vulnerability, inability to share physical passion and affection
   Apathy, chilliness, fatigue, weakness and restlessness
2. Tonifies the Kidneys and promotes labour
   Painful labour with weak contractions, retention of the placenta, postnatal recovery
   
3. Regulates Liver Qi
   Delayed or painful menstruation
4. Nourishes Blood
   Dry, irritated skin

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.