Note: Middle

Temperature: Warming

Elements: Earth

Meridians: Spleen, Lung

Traditional Actions/Indications:

1. Strengthens the Spleen, eliminates Dampness and transforms Phlegm
   Dyspepsia, colic and flatulence
   Cough or wheezing with copious white phlegm
   Exhaustion from overwork, chronic illness or weak constitution
   Lethargy and poor concentration due to excessive worry

Cautions: Mild estrogenic so avoid in Yin deficiency, estrogen dependent cancers and pregnancy. Caution internally in those with renal disorders, oedema or bleeding disorders, including anticoagulant medication. Avoid in people with sensitivity to aniseed, caraway, celery, coriander, dill, fennel and anethole.

These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.