Excerpted from Bensky:  Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

• Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules:  for internal abscesses and external sores, particularly if they are firm and hard.  Especially useful for breast and Intestinal abscesses.  Can be used both internally and topically.*
• Clears the Liver and clears the eyes:  for redness and swelling of the eyes.  Can be used alone as a steam for this purpose.*
• Clears heat, resolves dampness, and unblocks painful ruinary dribbling:  for damp-heat jaundice and painful urinary dribbling.*