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| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
| Relieves toxicity (Purges Fire), dries Dampness, kills parasites and alleviates itching | External wash for Damp-Heat rashes (scabies, tinea)
Swollen, painful throat or eyes Jaundice |
| Restrains and inhibits sores, generates flesh and transforms putrefication | Topically for problems where toxins and pathogens have collected and clogged the channels, collaterals and muscles leading to blockage and Stagnation
Topically for toxic sores |
| Stops bleeding and alleviates diarrhea | Chronic diarrhea, hemafecia, uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge
Topically for epistaxis, hemorrhoidal bleeding, bleeding gums and bleeding due to external trauma |
| Clears Heat and expels Phlegm | Wind-Phlegm (Heat) disorders with irritability, delirium, and convulsions
Cough with sputum that is difficult to expectorate |
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Sour Astringent |
Cold (Toxic) |
Large Intestine Liver Lung Spleen (Stomach) |
Decoctions: 1-3g Pills and Powders: 0.6-1.5g |
