Key Characteristics: expectorant, stimulant, antibiotic, antiseptic, rubefacient
Properties:
spicy, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lu, Ki
Actions:
- tea from leaves good for coughs, colds, flu, croup, pneumonia, asthma
- oil is powerful antiseptic, as ointment on chest or back to relieve congestion in lungs
- oil is rubbed over aching muscles to stimulate circulation and relieve pain and blood congestion