Key Characteristics: yin tonic, alterative, laxative, demulcent, emollient
Properties:
sweet, salty, cool
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lung, Stomach
Actions:
- chronic lung problems with dryness, irritated membranes and wasting diseases
- combined with Iceland moss, comfrey root honey for treating inflamed lungs sore throat and wasting diseases
- dysentery, digestive aid, mild laxative property