Key Characteristics: emmenagogue, antiseptic, antispasmodic, nervine
Properties:
spicy, bitter, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Spleen, Liver, Heart
Actions:
- for menstrual pains, promotes menstruation, treats rheumatic pains, ripens carbuncles, sores abscesses
- externally used bruises, injuries, as antiseptic
- as incense to calm the mind, clear cerebral circulation