Bai Zhi

Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma

Angelica Root 
Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae.
Properties: PUNGENT - WARM
Dosage: 3 – 9g.
Meridian: LUNG, STOMACH

-expel wind-cold, alleviate pain
– supraorbital pain, congestion, toothache
-clears swelling, expel pus
– early stage, carbuncles, sores, ulcer
-expel dampness
– leucorrhea
-opens nasal passages for nasal congestion


Reference
Benskey and Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press