Du Huo-Radix Angelicae Pubescentis

Du Huo 独活, the root of Angelica pubescens Maxim., is a key herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for dispelling wind-dampness, alleviating pain, and releasing the exterior. It is especially used for lower body pain, such as lumbar and knee aches, often caused by cold-damp obstruction.

Traditional applications described for educational purposes. Professional guidance recommended for therapeutic use.

Key Benefits
Dispels Wind-Dampness & Relieves Pain（祛风除湿，止痛） – Treats pain and stiffness in lower back and limbs caused by cold-damp.
Releases Exterior（解表） – Used in early stages of wind-cold invasion with headache and body aches.
Alleviates Rheumatic Conditions（缓解风湿病） – Supports treatment of chronic arthritis and joint swelling.

Dosage & Administration
Decoction: 3–9 g.
Combined with Qiang Huo and Fang Feng for wind-cold-damp conditions.
Used in formulas such as Juan Bi Tang for painful obstruction syndrome.

Characteristics
Taste: Pungent, bitter.
Nature: Warm.

Safety Notes
Contraindicated in yin deficiency with heat signs.
Use cautiously in patients with bleeding disorders.