Key Characteristics: clears wind-dampness, warms the Kidneys and Liver, stops pain, strengthens the sinews
Properties:
acrid, bitter, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Kidney, Liver
Actions:
- dispels wind dampness strengthen sinews and bones, for chronic painful obstruction with Liver and Kidney deficiency, weak and soft bones, especially useful when smooth flow of qi and blood is obstructed
- for elderly and for developmental delays in the motor functions of children
- transform dampness reduces swelling, urinary difficulty, edema damp-leg qi