Bai Zhi - Angelica Root

Bai Zhi (Angelica Root)

Clinical Applications

Expels wind-cold, dampness
Opens nasal passages, sinus congestion (particularly with green discharge), alleviates pain (especially in the head region)
Resolve wind-cold symptoms especially with headaches (yangming - ST), supraorbital pain, congestion
Useful for swollen gums and toothache

Functional Category

Herbs That Release The Exterior Wind Cold

Temperature & Taste

Acrid Warm (Wen)

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

Dosage: 3-9g

Cautions & Precautions

Avoid in Yin/Blood deficiency
Avoid in Heat in the Blood

Relationships

TCM Formulas that include Bai Zhi (13)

Bao Ji Wan Protect and Relieve Pills 保济丸
Bi Yan Wan Nose Inflammation Tablets 鼻炎片
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan Ligusticum Tea Pills 川芎茶調丸
Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan Indigo Combo Pills 复方青黛丸
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan Agastache Powder to Correct the Qi 藿香正气丸
Pian Tou Tong Wan Migraine Pills 偏头痛丸
Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction 舒經活血丸
Te Xiao Bi Min Gan Wan Specially Effective Nasal Allergy Pills 特效鼻敏感丸
Te Xiao Jing Zhui Tong Wan Patent Neck Pain Relief Pills 特效颈椎痛片
Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood Decoction 通窍活血丸
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin Wan Immortals Formula For Sustaining Life 仙方活命飲
Xin Yi Wan Magnolia Flower Powder 辛夷散丸
Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan Corydalis Powder 延胡索散

Conditions / Symptoms (1 connection)

Sinus Infection