Nature: bitter, astringent, warm

Enters: Liver, Kidney, Spleen

Actions: Dispels blood stasis; stops bleeding; calms the fetus; dispels summer-heat and dampness.

Indications:
• Uterine bleeding, hematuria.
• Restless fetus, threatened miscarriage.
• Summer-heat with dampness: diarrhea in children.
• Recent use: for cervical cancer and pemphigus.
• Use fresh for summer-heat.
Jin: To promote blood circulation, best prepared with vinegar or wine.

Dose: 3-9g