Key Characteristics: Regulates qi, regulates transportive function of the spleen
Properties:
acrid, bitter, warm
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Actions:
- adjust the middle and relieves diaghram
- abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, nausea, vomiting
- dries dampness transforms phlegm, phlegm
- damp coughs, turbidity obstruction middle burner abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, loose stool, thick greasy tongue coating
- helps prevent stagnation with tonifying herbs