Key Characteristics: clears heat, resolves toxicity, directs downward, facilitates urination
Properties:
cool, bitter
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver, Lungs
Actions:
- alterative, antifungal, hypotensive, antidiabetic, bitter tonic, digestive, antibacterial, antitumor, lymphagogue, antiviral;
- cancer, tumors, leukemia, ulcers, ringworm;
- allergies, bronchitis, respiratory disorder;
- lupus, prostatitis, leucorrhea, inflammation of genito-urinary tract;
- arteriosclerosis, Hodgkin’s disease, Parkinson disease;
- colitis, gastritis, gonorrhea, hemorrhages;
- lymphatic congestion, chronic fatigue, candida, other fungal and yeast problems.