Aromatherapy Functions in Chinese Medicine Calms the Spirit: sexual problems; nervous disorders, restful sleep. Rectifies the Skin: puffiness or redness of the skin, skin stains, spots. Fortifies the Stomach and Spleen: indigestion, bad breath, liver congestion, hemorrhoids. Tonifies the Kidney; Circulates Fluids: accumulated uric acid and toxin accumulation in the joints, arthritis, gout pain, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, sciatica; insufficient urination, cystitis, swollen glands; bronchial congestion. Regulates the Menses: insufficient lactation, insufficient menstruation.