Key Characteristics: transforms dampness, harmonized the Spleen and Stomach, alleviates cramping
Properties:
sour, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver, Spleen, Heart
Actions:
- relaxes sinews unblocks the channels, for damp painful obstruction in extremities, especially with severe cramping pain and weakness in the lower back and extremities
- harmonizes stomach transform dampness, for abdominal pain, spasms and cramping of the calves and edema due to leg qi
- reduces food stagnation, indigestion.