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Releases the Exterior

Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold, the choice resting on the fermentation method Exterior conditions on top of Yin deficiency, where this mild herb suits better than stronger sweating herbs

Relieves irritability, harmonises the Middle Jiao and eases oppression in the chest

Restlessness, irritability, a tight, stuffy chest and insomnia, especially in the wake of a febrile illness; used alone or with Zhi Zi