Blue Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora
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For:Stress • Anxiety • Anger • Insomnia • Manic behaviors • Additive behaviors • Compulsive behaviors • Irritability • Palpitation • Hypertension • Delirium • Heart disease • Schizophrenia • Leukorrhea • Spermatorrhea • Wounds • Sores
Attributes:Antiepileptic • Anticonvulsant • Hypotensive • Sedative • Astringent • Antiseizure • Hemostatic
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Constituents:Coumarin • furanocoumarins • Ferulic Acid • n-butylidenephthalide • phthalide • phytosterol • carotenoids • ascorbic acid • folinic acid • biotin • flavonoids • polysaccharide • ligustilide • sequiterpenes • carvacrol • dihyrophthalic anhydride • sucrose • beta-sitosterol • vitamin B12 • vitamin E, A, and C • folic acid • cobalt • iron • potassium • magnesium • calcium
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Other Names: Dong Guai • Chinese Angelica • Female Ginseng • Taggwi (Korean) • Toki (Japanese)
Plant Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
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Angelica Sinensis is NOT in the USDA database.
USA:Angelica Sinensis is NOT is not found in the wild.
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Category Tonify Blood
English: Chinese Angelica
Pinyin Hou Po
Pharmaceutical Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Organs Large Intestine • Lung • Spleen • Stomach
Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter • Pungent• Aromatic
Toxicity
Patterns Spleen dampness • Stomach dampness • Food stagnation • Qi stagnation
Actions Transform spleen dampness • Transform stomach dampness • Clear food stagnation • Transform Phlegm • Clear qi stagnation
Indications Cough • Phlegm • Stomach ache • Spleen dampness • Stomach dampness • Diarrhea • Vomiting
Contraindications Anticoagulant drugs • Antidepressant drugs
Dosage 3 g to 9 g
Parts Bark
Substitute None noted
Other
Combine With Dang Gui
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Be cautions with all medicine.
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Potential Drug Interactions
Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
Herbs: ♦ Hou Po antagonizes Han Shui Shi and Ze Xie ♦Anticoagulants: American Ginseng, Arnica, Rou Gui, Chamomile, Dan Shen, Dang Gui, Deertongue, Sheng Jiang, Goji Berry, Ginko Nutes, Notoginseng, Peach Kernel, Hong Hua, Sweet Clover, Vanilla Grass
Pharma Drugs: ♦ Anticoagulants: asprin , clopidogrel (Plavix) , Coumadin , dipyridamole , enoxaparin , Heparin
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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