Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels: KI, BL

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Warm

Common: Pubescent Angelica Root

Latin: Radix Angelicae Pubescentis

Functions:

• To expel wind and dampness;
• To stop pain;
• To release the exterior and disperse cold

Indications & Combinations:

• Wind-damp obstruction syndrome (rheumatic pain). Duhuo is used with Qinjiao, Fangfeng and Sangjisheng in the formula Duhuo Jisheng Tang.

• Wind-cold type of exterior syndrome. Duhuo is used with Qianghuo in the formula Qianghuo Shengshi Tang.

Dosage:

• 3-10 g

Cautions & Contraindications:

• This herb is contraindicated in cases with syndromes of deficient yin or blood with heat and pain.