1. Eliminating phlegm to induce resuscitation

In treating coma delirium and restlessness seen in febrile disease, acute infantile convulsion, and unconsciousness and accumulation of phlegm-heat seen in wind-stroke, the drug is often used in combination with Cinnabaris, Fructus Gardeniae, Rhizoma Coptidis, etc.

2. Calming the wind to relieve convulsion

In treating convulsion and spasm due to hyperactivity of heat, the drug is often used in combination with Cinnabaris, Moschus, the tip of Scorpio, etc.

3. Clearing away heat and removing toxin This drug is a main drug for antisepsis and removing toxin.

In treating breast carcinoma, scrofula, subcutaneous nodules, pulmonary abscess, acute appendicitis, etc., the drug can be used in combination with Moschus, Resina Boswelliae Carterii, Resina Commiphorae Myrrhae, etc. In treating sore throat, diphtheria, aphthous stomatitis, etc. due to flaring-up of fire, the drug is often used in combination with Moschus, Borneolum Syntheticum, Cinnabaris, etc. In treating carbuncle, ulceration, pyogenic infection, and infantile sores and boils due to fetal toxicosis, the drug is often used in combination with Flos Lonicerae, Radix Glycyrrhizae and Rhizoma Paridis.