Bai Zhi
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Channels: LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm | Common: Angelica Root Latin: Radix Angelicae Dahuricae |
Actions:
- Dispels wind and stops pain: external wind-cold, especially with sinus or Yangming headache, supraorbital pain and sinus congestion.
- Reduces pus and swelling: for early stages of surface level sores. This herb can reduce swelling and/or help to discharge pus. Also used for damp and discharge in the lower burner.
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Contraindications:
- This herb is drying, do not use in cases of yin/blood Deficiency. Traditional sources say this herb antagonizes Flos Inulae (xuan fu hua).
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Dosage:
- 3-9g. used part: single root, no branches.
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