Dang Gui

Codonopsitis Pilosulae Radix

Properties: SWEET, BITTER - WARM
Dosage: 6-18g.
Meridian: LIVER, LUNG, KIDNEY

-tonifies blood – regulates menses due to blood deficiency
-invigorates/harmonize blood – disperse cold – alleviate pain
-moistens intestines – unblocks bowels
-reduce swellings – expel pus – generate flesh

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