Aromatherapy Functions in Chinese Medicine Increases the Guardian Qi; Dispels Pathogens; Anti-bacterial; Antiseptic; Anti-viral: fevers, infections, sore throat, colds and flu. Rectifies the Skin (tightens) and Joints: flabby skin, weakness of the connective tissue. Normalizes the Hun/Perspective; Restorative Tonic: anxiety, nervousness, debility, weak digestion, low energy, weak memory, depression, listlessness, lack of well-being; alcoholism.