NATURE:
Slightly warm; sweet and slightly sour; attributive to spleen and lungs.
CHARACTERISTICS:
A superior tonic with a tough, fibrous, yellowish brown skin. It enhances
immunity by stimulating the production and circulation and by protecting the
body from invasion of the six evils or the six excesses. The American Cancer
Society's study on this herb has reported 90% of restoration of normal immune
response in cancer patients.
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:
Strengthen body for general weakness; invigorate vital energy and spleen;
relieve skin infection and promote tissue regeneration; diuretic; impede
perspiration for profuse sweating; lower blood pressure and blood sugar;
improve circulation in flesh and skin.
