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Angelica Dahurica Root 白芷

Bái Zhǐ · Angelica dahurica (Radix)

Release Exterior 解表
Nature
Warm 温
Flavour
Pungent 辛
Channels
Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine 肺·胃·大肠
Part used
Dried root
Species
Angelica dahurica (Hoffm.) Benth. et Hook.
Origin
Sichuan, Zhejiang, Hebei

Traditional actions

Releases the exterior and dispels wind-cold, opens the nose and relieves sinus/frontal headache, reduces swelling and expels pus, dispels dampness. Classic skin-brightening herb of 玉容散.

Traditionally used for

Sinus congestion, frontal headache, toothache, sores; topically for blemishes/pigment (traditional).

How it is prepared

Recipes using Angelica Dahurica Root

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