Note: Middle

Temperature: Hot

Elements: Metal, Water

Meridians: Lung, Kidney, Heart

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Tonifies Qi, warms the Lungs, releases the Exterior and expels Wind-Cold
   Cold and flu with stiff muscles, aches and pains, chills and fatigue
   Weakness, congestion or infection of the Lungs with clear, copious phlegm
   Cough, sore throat, asthma
   Chronic fatigue with shallow superficial breathing, catarrh, cough, bronchitis
   Susceptibility to respiratory infections, weak immune system
   Wind-Cold Bi, joint pain, arthritis, sporting injuries, gout, fixed pain of a contracted or cramping nature
   Headaches
2. Tonifies Yang and fortifies the Zhi
   Weak pulse, poor circulation
   Lack of courage and strength, nervous depression and mental fatigue, melancholy, pessimism, self-doubt, withdrawal
   Convalescence with poor appetite, fatigue and lethargy
   Stress related complaints, mood swings, feeling disconnected, children with psychological problems due to lack of parental understanding (Linalool chemotype)

Cautions: Avoid internal use with thymol or carvacol chemotypes in those on anticoagulants and with bleeding disorders as they may inhibit platelet aggregation. They may also be sensitising externally so should avoid contact with mucous membranes and maximum dermal use should be 1.3%. Linalool and thujanol chemotypes appear to be safe besides occasional sensitisation in a few individuals.

Blends with: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary, Oregano, and Tea Tree

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.