Key Characteristics: stimulant, carminative, astringent, diaphoretic, expectorant, stomach
Properties:
acrid, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lung, Stomach, Liver, Upper Burner
Actions:
- sore throat, cold, flu, lung congestion, mucous congestion, gas, dropsy, bruises
- sage used same way; -useful as a gargle for sore throat, tea for asthma, chronic bronchitis
- externally, bruises, injuries, promoting healing wounds