Bai Zhi
Submitted by L0rne on Tue, 2006-11-14 16:09.
Latin name: Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma
Bai Zhi Also Known As: Angelica Root, European Angelica, Garden Angelica, Root of the Holy Ghost, Wild Angelica. Angelica archangelica, synonym Archangelica officinalis; Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica sylvestris; Angelica curtisi; Angelica rosaefolia; Angelica pubescens.
Properties: PUNGENT - WARM
Dosage: 3 - 9g.
Meridians/Channels: LUNG, STOMACH
- expel wind-cold, alleviate pain - supraorbital pain, congestion, toothache
- clears swelling, expel pus - early stage, carbuncles, sores, ulcer
- expel dampness - leucorrhea
- opens nasal passages for nasal congestion
Also Used For: Orally, Bai Zhi / Angelica root is used for loss of appetite, gastrointestinal spasms, feeling of fullness, and flatulence. Topically, Bai Zhi / Angelica root is used to create warmth in neuralgia and rheumatism, and is used for skin disorders. It is also used as part of a multi-ingredient preparation for treating premature ejaculation. Historically, Bai Zhi / Angelica root has been used to promote menstrual flow, as an abortifacient, antiseptic, expectorant, diuretic, and as a cure for the plague.
Spence Pentland Dr. TCM, FABORM, graduated from the acclaimed International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He completed his internship at Anhui Hospital of TCM, Hefei City, China. Since 2004 Spence has been treating pain, stress, & reproductive health in Vancouver BC. To learn more about Spence 