Properties:
Bitter
Slightly Acrid
Cool

Channels affected:
Liver
Gall Bladder

Uses:
Resoves Shao Yang patterns. Used in cases of alternating chills and fever, flank pain, irritability and a bitter taste in the mouth. Soothes Liver qi Stagnation in cases of dizziness, vertigo and flank pain. Raises Yang qi in Spleen and Stomach deficiency.

Contraindications:
Contraindicated in cases of cough with yin deficiency with ascending Fire. Can cause nausea.