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  Herb 5 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
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Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin:
Radix Angelicae Pubescentis Translation:
Self Reliant Existence |
Actions
- Dispels Wind-Damp and Relieves Pain
For pain in the low back and knees and chronic or acute aches and pains in the extremities and joints. This herb is best for low body aches and pain.
- Releases the Exterior, Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp
For headache, chills, fever, joint pain, muscles aches and pain, aversion to cold, heavy sensation. Also for toothaches or headache of Lesser Yin Stage.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Use with caution in cases with Yin or Blood Deficiency
- Do not use in cases with Liver Wind
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- Overdose can lead to poisoning with symptoms including tachypnea, agitation, hallucinations, delirium, generalized titanic spasms, total paralysis and death
Dosage
- 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi