Key Characteristics: cools heat, resolves toxicity, directs downwards, facilitates urination
Properties:
bitter, sweet, cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver, Stomach, Spleen, Kidney
Actions:
- Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules: for internal abscesses and external sores, esp. if they are firm and hard; esp. for breast and intestinal abscesses; used internally and externally
- Clears heat of the Liver and the eyes: for redness and swelling of the eyes; can be used alone as a steam for this purpose
- Clears heat resolves dampness and unblocks painful urinary dribbling
- Stomach disorders, constipation, hepatitis, prevention of breast cancer