Key Characteristics: acrid, warm, aromatic, moistening
Properties:
acrid, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Large Instestine, Lungs
Actions:
- best at directing qi downward to disperse phlegm and calm wheezing; also moistens the intestines, except in its prepared form
- redirects qi downwards dissolves phlegm, coughing
- wheezing with copious phlegm, especially exhalation more labored then inhalation, stifling sensation in chest
- moistens, dry intestines, constipation.