Chinese name:

Source:

Angelicae Pubescntis Radix - root

Nature:

• slightly warm

Taste:

• pungent, bitter

Tropism:

• liver
• kidneys
• urinary bladder (lungs, heart)

Direction of action:

• removes blockages in the depths

Effects:

• expels wind and dampness

• guides other yao to the lower back

Dosage:

• 3 – 10 g, standardly 3 g

Contraindications:

• use with caution in cases of yin deficiency and blood deficiency, long-term higher doses may damage the liver and kidneys