Scientific name:
Angelica dahurica (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) Benth. et Hook. f. and A. dahurica (Fisch. ex Hoffm) Benth. et Hook. f. var. formosana (Boiss.) Shan et Yuan
Family:
Umbelliferae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Byak-angelicin (in the root): dilates coronary arteries
Decoction: bacteriostatic effect
Stimulates the respiratory center, vasomotor center, and vagus
TCM effects:
Eliminates the pathogen of dampness from the Middle-Warmer (Middle-Jiao)
Expels the wind-pathogen and induces sweating to expel the exogenous pathogens from the body surface
Relieves carbuncles and drains pus
Uses:
Carbuncles
Common cold
Headaches
Leukorrhagia
Prurigo
Sinusitis
Stuffy nose
Toothache
Dosages:
Decoction 3-10 g
