Key Characteristics: alterative, cholagogue, astringent, aperient, blood tonic
Properties:
bitter, cold
Meridian/Organs Affected:
Liver, Large Intestine
Actions:
- for skin diseases, liver disorder, iron deficiency
- anemia generally, during pregnancy, tonic ,laxative effect, rheumatism, bile congestion;
- astringent treats hemorrhoids, bleeding from Lu;
- chronic , acute skin diseases, psoriasis, urticaria, eczema, – chronic skin disease combined with Sarsaparilla