白芷
dahurian angelica
白芷bái zhǐ · Angelica dahurica
Category
release exterior (Wind-Cold)
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid
Meridians
Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine
Dosage
3–9 g
in broth
Functions
dispels wind, alleviates cold, relieves pain (forehead, face, nose) clears the nose, eliminates discharge dries out dampness, draws out pus
Indications
frontal headache, pain in the eyebrow area stuffy nose, sinusitis pain in the upper teeth purulent ulcers (external)
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin
Notes
"Acupoint" herb for the forehead and nose: dispels wind and relieves forehead and facial pain; clears the nose in cases of sinusitis. Family: Umbellifers (Apiaceae) Part used: root Active constituents: coumarins (imperatorin), essential oils
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.