Category
soften Hardness / transform Phlegm
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter, salty
Meridians
Liver, Stomach, Kidney
Dosage
6–12 g
Functions
softens hardness and dissolves phlegm-nodules promotes urination, reduces swelling
Indications
goitre, scrofula, phlegm nodules and lumps testicular swelling and pain oedema, difficult urination
Contraindications
⚠️ classically incompatible with Gan Cao (licorice) ⚠️ Spleen deficiency with damp-cold
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.