Key Characteristics: Expels damp-heat accumulated in the blood vessels of the muscle and the flesh, leads damp-heat out through the urine, stops itching, clears sores, relives painful obstruction
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Spleen, Stomach
Actions:
- clears heat, relieves fire toxicity, dries dampness
- for wind heat or damp heat sores, carbuncles or rashes, marked by pus or leaking yellow fluid, moist skin, pruritus;
- also used for damp heat jaundice or painful obstruction.