独活·Radix Angelicae Pubescentis
double teeth pubescent angelica root
Du Huo (独活) is the root of pubescent angelica, a plant of the carrot family, recorded as Radix Angelicae Pubescentis. It is bitter and acrid in flavour, warm in temperature, and enters the Kidney and Bladder channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.
| Pinyin | du huo |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 独活 |
| Latin Name | Radix Angelicae Pubescentis |
| English Name | double teeth pubescent angelica root·Pubescent Angelica Root |
| Japanese | dokkatsu |
| Korean | dokhwal |
Wind-Damp Bi with soreness, pain and numbness of the legs, back and neck
sang ji sheng + du zhong + dang gui
Underlying Kidney Deficiency with Wind-Dampness, causing stiffness and pain of the knees and low back
Numbness in the legs.
Wind-Cold toothache.
qiang huo + gao ben + man jing zi + fang feng
Wind-Cold-Dampness with chills and fever, headache, and pain in the joints and muscles
Joint pain and numbness.
Wind-Cold causing body aches and anhidrosis
Headache and toothache of the Shao Yin
shi gao + sheng ma + sheng di huang
Swollen gums and toothache from Stomach Fire or from Wind and Fire rising
External Wind-Cold in the Shao Yin with a splitting headache extending into the cheeks and teeth; Wind-Cold-Dampness with joint pain
Rash and itching.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-10g; Tincture:1-4ml | 3-10 g | — | 1-4 ml | — | — |