Key Characteristics: tonic, astringent, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, analgesic, antidepressant, venotonic, anti inflammatory
Properties:
acrid, slightly warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Actions:
- relaxes spasm, stimulates Liver and Gallbladder, flatulence, stimulate appetite;
- rheumatism, circulatory problems, headaches, nervousness;
- externally stimulates hair follicles, premature baldness, scurf, dandruff.