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Baizhi |
Latin |
Radix Angelicae Dahuricae |
English Name |
Dahurian Angelica Root |
Key Characteristics |
Acrid-warm herb that releases the exterior |
Source |
Dried root of Angelicae Dahuricae (Fisch. Ex Hoffm.) Benth. et Hook. f. or Angelicae dahurica (Fisch. Ex Hoffm.)Benth. Et Hook. F. var. formosana (Boiss.)Shan et Yuan (Fam. Umbelliferae)
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Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Acrid, warm; Stomach, Large Intestine, Lung |
Actions |
To dispel wind, remove dampness, clear orifice obstruction to relieve pain, and subside swelling and drain pus
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Indications |
Common cold and headache, particularly pain in the supra-orbital ridge, stuffy nose, sinusitis, toothache, leukorrhalgia, in addition, used for hydrarthrosis, herpes zoster, hemiparalysis, hepatitis, peripheral facial paralysis.
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Precaution |
It is forbidden to use when there is yin deficiency due to blood heat.
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Chemical Composition |
It mainly contains volatile oil. In addition, it also contains angelicotoxin, xanthotoxin, sterin and octadecanoic acid. |
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