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Bai Zhi
Angelicae dahuricae root
Also Known As:
European Angelica, Garden Angelica, Root of the Holy Ghost, Wild Angelica.
Angelica archangelica, synonym Archangelica officinalis;
Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica sylvestris; Angelica curtisi;
Angelica rosaefolia; Angelica pubescens.
Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae.
Bai Zhi Properties: PUNGENT - WARM Dosage: 3 – 9g.
Angelica Root Meridian: LUNG, STOMACH
-expel wind-cold, alleviate
pain – supraorbital pain, congestion, toothache
-clears swelling, expel pus
– early stage, carbuncles, sores, ulcer
-expel dampness –
leucorrhea
-opens nasal passages for
nasal congestion
Also Used For:
Orally, Bai Zhi /
Angelica root is used for loss of appetite, gastrointestinal spasms,
feeling of fullness, and flatulence.
Topically, Bai Zhi / Angelica root is used
to create warmth in neuralgia and rheumatism, and is used for skin
disorders. It is also used as part of a multi-ingredient preparation for
treating premature ejaculation.
Historically, Bai Zhi / Angelica root has been
used to promote menstrual flow, as an abortifacient,
antiseptic, expectorant, diuretic, and as a cure for the plague.
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Reference:
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica,
Seattle Washington, Eastland
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Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica
Benskey and Gamble
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