Key Characteristics: promotes movement of qi transform dampness
Properties:
acrid, warm, aromatic
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Actions:
- strengthen Stomach, stifling sensation in chest, fullness in epigastrium, lack of appetite, greasy tongue coating
- warms the middle burner causes rebellious qi to descend, for vomiting due to cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, stomach cold, cold dampness, or food stagnation