Key Characteristics: moderate, slightly warm, and less drying than most expelling herbs; used for all wind disorders; treats dampness, and also diarrhea and pain in the bowels
Properties:
Acrid, sweet, slightly warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Actions:
- Releases exterior cold and expels wind: for headaches, chills and body aches due to external wind cold
- Expels wind dampness and alleviates pain: for wind damp obstruction, especially when wind is predominant
- Expels wind: auxiliary herb to alleviate trembling of the hand and feet, also for migraine headache