Bai Zhi (Angelica Root)

Chinese Name: 
Bai Zhi
English Name: 
Angelica Root
Functions and Usage: 
  • Expels wind-cold, dampness
  • Opens nasal passages, sinus congestion (particularly with green discharge), alleviates pain (especially in the head region)
  • Resolve wind-cold symptoms especially with headaches (yangming - ST), supraorbital pain, congestion
  • Useful for swollen gums and toothache
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Avoid in Yin/Blood deficiency
  • Avoid in Heat in the Blood
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.