Key Characteristics: Resolves toxicity, expels pus, invigorates the blood, reduces abscesses
Properties:
Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Actions:
- clears heat, toxicity, expels pus, intestinal abscess, sores, swelling internal or external
- dispel blood stasis a stops pain, blood stasis esp. abdomen and chest
- postpartum pain, post operative pain