Taste:Bitter, Pungent
Natural Attributes: Dry, Light
Tissue impact (Vipak): Pungent, Reducing
Thermal impact (Virya):Cooling
Dosha impact:P–, K-, V+ (decrease Pitta and Kapha, increase Vata)
Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest
Channels (Srotas): opens the channels
Feces:moves
Urine: diuretic
Strength (Bala): Removes congestion and obstruction
Mind (Manas):reduces Tamas
Function: stimulant
Chinese five element impact:Wood
Internal organs and meridians impact: Liver Fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation
Beneficial for:stomach ulcer, blood disorders, skin disorders, igniting the digestive fire, obesity
Harmful for:the weak and dry, emaciation, insomnia