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Also Known As:

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.  

Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae.

Properties:

Root

dispel wind-cold-damp , relieve pain, release exterior, lower part of

body

lesser Yin head ache and tooth ache
itchy skin due to wind - damp.

1. Do not use for excess or deficient heat syndromes.
    

Dosage: 3 – 9g.

Also Used For:

Orally, Du Huo / Angelica root is used for loss of appetite, gastrointestinal spasms, feeling of fullness, and flatulence.

Topically, Du Huo / 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, Du Huo / Angelica root has been used to promote menstrual flow, as an abortifacient, antiseptic, expectorant, diuretic, and as a cure for the plague.

The Material presented on this Website is for information purposes only and is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is not recommended that laypersons practice Chinese Medicine without the guidance of a licensed professional.

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