Key Characteristics: cools heat, resolves toxicity, directs downward, facilitates urination
Properties:
bitter, cold, toxic
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Spleen Kidney
Actions:
- carthatic, alterative, antitumor, anodyne
- treats constipation, glandular and lymphatic congestion; best blood and lymphatic purifying herb
- excellent for treating cancer, tumors, arthritis, and degenerative diseases, but should be taken with respect and other herbs to offset its toxicity; -externally applied for sores and boils
- take only 2-5 drops 2-3x a day; or in combination with other herbs