Key Characteristics: Diaphoretic, carminative, hemostatic, astringent,-antispasmodic, stomachic
Properties:
Bitter, spicy, neutral
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Lungs, liver
Actions:
-used to treat colds, flu, fever, and menstrual cramps
– for bleeding it is taken internally and external applied as a poultice
-digestive upsets, gas, diarrhea, anorexia, hyper acidity, and gastritis