Aromatherapy Functions in Chinese Medicine Increases the Guardian Qi; Dispels Pathogens; Anti-bacterial; Anti-fungal; Anti-viral; Fights Infection; Simulates the Immune System: plague, cholera and leprosy, infected wounds, colds and flu, Lupus. Clears Damp Heat: cystitis, dental infection, infectious acne, viral hepatitis; sting from insect bites, nettles and poison oak. Reduces Tumors: skin cancer, chronic skin disease, sores, warts. Rids Parasites: intestinal parasites; amebic dysentery, bacterial colitis.