Key Characteristics: expectorant, alterative, stimulant, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, emetic
Properties:
bitter, acid, hot, toxic
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Heart, Liver
Actions:
- acute or chronic respiratory tract infections, sinus congestion, laryngitis, sore throat, asthma with cold thick phlegm and croup, most effective for pneumonia1-2 drops repeated through out the day
- combines with wild cherry bark eucalyptus and honey in a syrup
- tincture externally for fungus, eczema, cancer, tumors
- good remedy for athlete’s foot and rashes
- salve alone or other herbs venereal sores, eczema, ringworm, scabies, warts.