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Common name: |
Bai zhi |
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Family: |
Apiaceae |
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Parts used: |
Root |
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Chemistry: |
Volatile oil, coumarin(scopoletin, scopoletin, 7-demethylsuberosin, 6-methoxy-7-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)coumarin, cedrelopsin, angelol I, H), furanocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin, bergapten, imperatorin, isoimperatorin, Imperatorin, alloisoimperatorin, phellopterin, oxypeucedanin hydrate, imperatorin, ucedanin, oxypeucedanin hydrate, byakangelicin, oxyimperatorin, knidi) glycosides(nodakenin, bradykinin, scopolin) |
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Main actions: |
Decongestant, Aromatic bitter |
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Other Actions: |
Circulatory stimulant, Pungent, antiulcer (sores, boils, skin ulcers), warming tonic |
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Dosage: |
1-3ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Furanocoumarins in the oil can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight Do not take during pregnancy Avoid prolonged use at high dose, may lead to CNS paralysis
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