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Disperses Wind-Heat and benefits the throat

Fever, cough and a sore throat from Wind-Heat Red, swollen, painful throat and acute tonsillitis

Resolves toxicity and vents rashes

Carbuncles and red swellings Measles in its early stage, and mumps Erythema and acute feverish maculopapular rashes Rashes, such as measles, that have not fully come out Itchy rashes from Wind-Heat

Moistens the Intestines

Constipation where Wind-Heat toxin is joined by internal Heat Constipation accompanying other toxic conditions such as acne