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 [...]
Scientific name:
Paeonia lactiflora Pall.
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Dilates the coronary artery and blood vessels of hind legs in dogs
Inhibits the intestines in rabbits in vitro
Lowers blood pressure transiently
Paeoniflorin (component) inhibits the central nervous system (CNS)
TCM effects:
Calms the liver-yang
Nourishes the blood and astringes yin, for yin-deficiency and blood-deficiency
Soothes the liver and alleviates pain
Uses:
Arthritis
Convulsion
Dizziness
Headaches
Insomnia
Irritability
Leukorrhagia
Menalgia
Menoxenia
Metrorrhagia
Muscular spasms
Night sweat
Pain [...]
Emperor Guangxu’s Herbal Shampoo Recipe for Hair Loss
This recipe was designed for healing hair loss problems. It can clean and nourish the hair and scalp to make the hair texture smoother and softer. It can also help brighten the eyes. This herbal recipe was used by Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty.
Before using this [...]
