Key Characteristics: antitussive, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, astringent
Properties:
bitter, sweet, neutral
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs
Actions:
- sedates cough reflex, resolves wheezing, for colds, hoarseness, bronchitis, sore throat, shortness of breath, dry cough
- crushed leaves applied to relieve insect bites and strings; tea stops diarrhea.