Nature
Lukewarm
Flavor
Bitter and pungent
Channels
Spleen, Stomach, Lung and Large Intestine
Daily dose
3-10 g
Tendency
Descending
Actions
- Transforms Dampness
- Activates Stomach-Qi
- Descends rebellious Qi
Applications
- Abdominal masses
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal distension
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cough, wheezing
- Chest obstruction
- Constipation
Contraindications
- Yin deficiency with Heat signs
- Spleen-Qi deficiency with diarrhea
- Pregnancy: use with caution