SAFE
Bai Zhi
Angelica dahurica (Dahurian angelica root)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
880
About
Bai Zhi root contains imperatorin and isoimperatorin with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Used for headache, sinus conditions, and skin infections.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Photosensitivity (furanocoumarins). Pregnancy: avoid. Allergy to Apiaceae.
🏷️ Other Names
Angelica dahurica (Dahurian angelica root)