Key Characteristics: cools heat, resolves toxicity, directs downward, facilitates urination
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver, Stomach
Actions:
- reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules: for internal abscesses and external sores, especially if they are firm and hard
- especially for breast and intestinal abscesses; used internally and externally
- clears the Liver and clears 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.