Key Characteristics: very acrid, dispersing, warm, and drying; eliminates wing phlegm in the channels and collaterals; toxic in its raw form
Properties:
bitter, acrid, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver, Lungs, Spleen
Actions:
- dries dampness expel phlegm, cough, stifling chest sensation, stubborn phlegm
- disperses wind phlegm in channels stops spasm, symptoms like dizziness, numbness in limbs, facial paralysis, spasm in hand and feet, stroke, seizures, lackjaw
- swelling and pain, topically for sores, ulcers, carbuncles, traumatic injury