==Nature==
Cold
Flavor
Bitter
Channels
Kidney, Bladder, Small Intestine, Large Intestine.
Daily dose
3-12 g
Tendency
Descending
Actions and indications
- Eliminate Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Eliminate toxic Heat
- Eliminate Heat from Yin deficiency
Applications
- Gastroenteritis
- Enteritis
- Urinary infection
- Cystitis
- Spermatorrhea
- Conjunctivitis
- Palpitations
- Anxiety
- Arterial hypertension
- Dermatitis
- Burns
- Boils
Contraindications
- Cold Syndrome from Spleen and Stomach deficiency
- Prohibited during pregnancy
- Prolonged use may damage Yin