Key Characteristics: disperses heat and toxin, reduces swelling: acts especially on the Lungs
Properties:
acrid, cool
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver,Lungs
Actions:
- clear heat and toxin, reduces swelling and abscess, for Lu abscess or Lu heat cough with expectoration of thick , yellow green sputum;
- relieves toxicity expel pus, sores internally and externally;
- drains damp heat promotes urination, for Large Intestine damp heat diarrhea or damp heat in the lower burner with painful urinary dysfunction.