Aromatherapy Functions in Chinese Medicine Increases the Guardian Qi; Dispels Pathogens; Powerful Antiseptic; Purifies and Inhibits the Spread of Infection: sores, shingle pain; asthma, laryngitis, sore throat, colds, fever, infectious skin conditions such as chickenpox. Powerful Antispasmodic; Lowers Blood Pressure: recovery support after heart attack and recuperation from long illnesses. Stops Pain; Clears Heat in the Joints (anti-inflammatory): arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, muscle and joint aches and pains, injuries and sprains. Anti-fungal: athleteˇ¦s foot, fungal infections, dandruff, herpes. Rids Insects: insects.