Key Characteristics: emmenagogue, astringent, carminative, cardiac tonic, diuretic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic
Properties:
bitter, spicy, slightly cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Pancreas, Liver
Actions:
- treat menstrual disorders, ( delayed or stopped menses) menopause, uterine stimulant, cramps, gas, nervous heart problems, cardiac-edema, swollen thyroid, neuralgia, rheuma, with dong qui as menstrual regulator.