Aromatherapy Functions in Chinese Medicine Increases the Guardian Qi; Dipels Pathogens; Fights Infection; Anti-viral; Antibacterial: sinus problems, headaches; sore throat and mouth infections, colds and flu, fever (best for viral or bacterial infections). Rectifies the Joints (anti-inflammatory): arthritis, muscle aches, pains, neuralgia, sciatica, injuries, sprains, and inflammations (especially rheumatoid arthritis). Tonifies Qi: nervous exhaustion. Rids Damp and Phlegm: asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, endometriosis, cystitis, leucorrhea, vaginitis.