10.11.2006

Bai Zhi


Chinese Angelica Root
Bai Zhi
Pharmaceutical name: Radix Angelicae Dauricae
Properties: acrid, warm
Channels entered: Lung, Stomach
Actions & Clinical Applications:
1. Disperses wind-cold, induces sweating
2. Reduces swelling and promotes discharge of pus
3. Dries dampness and controls discharge
4. Opens the nasal passages
Dosage & Administration: 3 - 9g
Notes: may cause dermatitis