Key Characteristics: Diaphoretic, diuretic, alterative, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory; contains silica, starch, volatile oil, resin;
Properties:
Sweet, bitter, cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Liver, Gall Bladder (above ground portion)
Actions:
- promotes urination, aids general detoxification, promotes healing bones;-astringent, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoidal hemorrhage, external use for hemorrhoids and anal fistula.
- eyewash, eye inflammation, conjunctivitis.