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Clears and diffuses Lung Qi

Constrained Lung Qi with Phlegm-Heat cough, hoarseness and a sore throat Lung Heat or deficient Lung Yin causing a hoarse or lost voice and sore throat Cough with thick yellow sputum, rattling in the throat, a dry throat and a bitter taste Hoarseness, taken alone as a tea

Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels

Mild to moderate constipation with dry stools from Heat clumped in the Intestines, often with headache, red eyes and fever; mild cases may take it alone

Helps rashes come out

Rashes that have not fully erupted, as a supporting external wash