Historically known to alleviate: inflammation and stagnation in the lymphatic system, pelvic area, knees, hips and upper thighs by stimulating the blood flow. Pelvic congestion, swelling, fatigue, varicose veins, impotence, achy limbs, spasmodic cough, stagnant liver chi, delayed or heavy periods, stagnation in uterus, hemorrhoids, UTI. Spiritually, it's known as "Psychic barbed wire" because of it's ability to aid in reinforcing personal boundaries and ability to get to the root of a repressed emotional issues or sexual trauma and release them from the body memory.