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ANGELICA DABURICA

Bai Zhi

Bai Zhi belongs to a group of Warm, Acrid herbs that release exterior conditions; that is, superficial illnesses caused by viruses, with symptoms in the skin or muscle layers. The herbs mainly affect the sweating mechanism, either causing the body to sweat, or if necessary stopping it from sweating.

HOW TO USE

 Bai Zhi is used mainly for sudden headaches (Wind-caused headaches), especially those along the Stomach channel, i.e. the front of the head, the forehead.

 It is particularly good for headaches caused by sinusitis, and to help the sinusitis itself.

 It is very good for ulcerated boils in cases where the pus is not yet discharged—use it with Jie Geng.

 It is often added to prescriptions for vaginal discharge, especially for a white (Cold) discharge rather than a yellow, smelly one (Hot type).

PROPERTIES Acrid, Warm

CHANNELS Lung, Stomach

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Expels Wind and alleviates pain: use for externally contracted Wind Cold patterns, especially those with head symptoms.

 Reduces swelling and expels pus: use in the early stages of a sore in order to reduce swelling.

 Expels Dampness and alleviates discharge. It is used for treating leukorrhea (vaginal discharge) from Damp Cold in the lower abdominal area.

 Helps to open up the nasal passages.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in deficient blood or deficient yin patterns because it is very drying. Use cautiously if sores have already burst.