Taste:Bitter, Pungent
Natural Attributes: Light, Dry, Sharp
Tissue impact (Vipak):Reducing
Thermal impact (Virya):Cooling
Dosha impact:K-, P-, V+ (decrease Pitta and Kapha, increase Vata)
Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest
Channels (Srotas): opens the channels
Feces:Moves
Urine: diuretic
Strength (Bala): Clears congestion and obstruction
Mind (Manas):reduces Rajas
Function:
Chinese five element impact:
Internal organs and meridians impact:
Beneficial for:expectorant, cough, dyspnea
Harmful for: