Nature

Cold

Taste

Bitter and sweet.

Channels

Liver and Stomach

Daily dose

9-30 g

Tendency

Inward

Actions and indications

• Eliminates toxic Heat.
• Refreshes the Blood
• Dissolves masses
• Eliminates Damp-Heat through diuresis.
• Dispels stagnation

Applications

• Hepatobiliary disorders
• Intestinal and breast abscesses
• Ulcers
• Eye redness and inflammation
• Dysuria
• Jaundice

Contraindications

Overdose may cause mild diarrhea.