Relaxant
Sedative

Anxiety, insomnia, fear, nervousness, stress, restlessness, muscle relaxant, menopause associated with anxiety

Hypnotic

Antidepressant

Improves mood

Antispasmodic

Muscle tension, pain

Anodyne

Anti-fungal

Relaxing to urinary tract

Herbal extract, 20-60mL per week

Energetics: Bitter, pungent, warm, dry

Meridians: kidney, bladder, spleen, heart

Caution: Liver disease, tong can get numb, high doses; dry, scaly skin

Surgical concerns: May increase sedative effects of anesthesia. Recommendations: Discontinue at least 24 hours before surgery