pubescent angelica
独活dú huó · Angelica pubescens
Category
dispel Wind-Damp
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid, bitter
Meridians
Kidney, Bladder
Dosage
3–9 g
in broth
Functions
drives out wind and dampness, relieves pain (lower body) exposes the surface
Indications
Lower back and leg pain caused by damp, chilly weather chronic arthralgia
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin
Notes
The “lower” counterpart to Qian-Ho: dispels wind-dampness and relieves pain in the lower back and legs, especially chronic pain. Family: Umbellifers (Apiaceae) Part used: root Active constituents: coumarins (ostol), essential oils
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.