Key Characteristics: expectorant, bitter tonic, diaphoretic, diuretic
Properties:
bitter, cool
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Spleen, Liver
Actions:
- coughs, Lung problems, hoarseness of voice, typhoid fever especially with liver imbalance
- calms the heart, relieves palpitations, restores normal glandular secretions, treats skin eruption