Properties:
Acrid
Slightly Bitter
Sweet
Slightly Warm
Aromatic

Channels affected:
Liver
San Jiao

Uses:
Moves Qi and resolves Stagnant Liver Qi causing such symptoms as hypochondriac pain and distention, disharmony of Liver and Spleen. Regulate menstruation and alleviates pain. Useful for dysmennorhea and irregular menstruation.

Contraindications:
Contraindicated in Deficient Qi patterns in the absence of stagnation. Comtraindicatd in patients with Yin deficiency or Blood Heat.