Key Characteristics: diaphoretic, diuretic, alterative, emetic, antiperiodic, expectorant, galactagogue, bitter tonic;
Properties:
Bitter, cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, Liver
Actions:
-treats fever, colds, flu, hysteria, throat and lung congestion, liver disorder, intestinal worms, irregular menses and cramps
-this herb is more detoxifying and exerts its action both on surface and internally as an alterative