NATURE:
Slightly cold; bitter and pungent; attributive to liver and pericardium.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The entire plant (except root) of an annual herb with red and white flowers
and a disagreeable odor. It is regarded as a superior herb, an indispensable
herb for all-round remedy for female menstrual problems and reproductive
system disorders. It can be planted at home in flowerpots.
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:
Promote blood circulation and clear blood clots for menstrual disorder and
after childbirth; promote diuresis and relieve edema; clear away heat and
toxic materials for skin infection; lower blood pressure; treat pre-menopausal
syndrome.
