Pubescent Angelica Root, Dú Huó, 独活, Radix Angelica Pubescentis
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Space USA: Angelica pubescens USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Senna leaf is a diuretic and a laxative. Chronic or overdose can lead to potential excessive loss of potassium. This herb also increases platelets and chronic use may lead to blood clots. Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:Anticoagulant medication
Health Benefits
For: Cold/flu body aches • Join pain • Lower back pain • Knee weakness • Headaches • Tracheitis • Toothache
Attributes: hypotensive • antibiotic • anti-platelet • anti-inflammatory • analgesic
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Constituents:
Columbianetin • Bergapten • Umbelliferone • Osthole • Xanthotoxin • Anpubesol
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Fun Facts
Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
Species
Growth
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Angelica pubescens is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Wind Damp Cold
English: Pubescent Angelica Root Pinyin: Du Huo Pharmaceutical: Radix Angelica Pubescentis
Organs: Kidney • Bladder Temperature: Warm
Taste: Bitter • Pungent Toxicity:
Patterns: Damp cold Bi syndrome • Exterior wind damp cold (cold/flu) • Shao Yin headache • Wondering Bi Pain
Actions: Dispel wind damp cold • Alleviate pain • Release exterior
Indications: Lower body shao yin headache • Common cold • Bi Pain
Contraindications: Yin deficient heat
Typical Dosage: 6g to 12g Guidelines
Parts Used: Roots Notable for: Damp cold Bi • Lower body • Herb pair: Du Huo/ Qiang Huo - headaches
Other: Herb pair: Du Huo/Qiang Huo for headaches. Du Huo for lower body Shao Yin headache and Qiang Huo for upper body Tai Yang headache
Combine With
Purpose
Formulas with Du Huo
Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan • Du Huo Xi Xin Tang • Jing Fang Bai Du San • Juan Bi Tang • Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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