Angelica dahurica, Bai Zhi 白芷
Bai Zhi (TCM)
Whole Sichuan Angelica dahurica Bai Zhi (Adam, 2017)
Botanical name:
Angelica dahurica, A. dahurica var. formosana
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent
Classification:
A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold
Angelica dahurica, A. dahurica var. formosana
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent
Classification:
A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold
Uses:
1. Clears Wind-Damp, Promotes Sweat:
-exterior wind-cold Cold, Flu
2. Clears Heat and Poison, Expels Pus:
-Sores, Boils and Carbuncles
3. Clears Damp:
-vaginal discharge
4. Stops Bleeding:
5. Pain of Ulcers:
Comment:
1. Out of the three main types of Angelica used in TCM (Dang Gui, Du Huo and Bai Zhi), Angelica Bai Zhi is most similar in use to the Western Angelica. However, the western Angelica has been used similarly to all three Angelica of TCM at different times.
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Dose:
Decoction: 3–9 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams
1. Out of the three main types of Angelica used in TCM (Dang Gui, Du Huo and Bai Zhi), Angelica Bai Zhi is most similar in use to the Western Angelica. However, the western Angelica has been used similarly to all three Angelica of TCM at different times.
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Dose:
Decoction: 3–9 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams
Main Combinations:
1. As a general combination for Headache, Angelica Bai Zhi with ... available in PRO version
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2. Heat-type Headache and supraorbital pain Angelica Bai Zhi with ... available in PRO version
3. Stubborn Headache, Migraine:
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4. Toothache, Angelica Bai Zhi with ... available in PRO version
5. Wind-Cold-type Nasal Congestion and Headache, Angelica Bai Zhi ... available in PRO version
6. Ulcerated Boils to discharge the pus, Angelica Bai Zhi with ... available in PRO version
7. Breast Abscess:
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8. To beautify the Skin:
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9. Vaginal Discharge, Angelica Bai Zhi with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Cang Er Zi San
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Da Qin Jiao Tang
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Shui)
Mu Xiang Liu Qi Yin
Qi Zheng San
Wu Ji San
Xin Yi San
Cautions:
1. Deficient Heat (Heat from Yin deficiency)
2. Very drying, so not suitable for Yin or Blood deficiency.
Main Preparations used:
1. Deficient Heat (Heat from Yin deficiency)
2. Very drying, so not suitable for Yin or Blood deficiency.
Main Preparations used: