Angelica pubescens vs Fang Feng

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Angelica pubescens

Musculoskeletal

Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia divaricata

Musculoskeletal

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Angelica pubescens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fang Feng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb primarily for wind-cold-damp conditions causing lower back pain and rheumatism.

Root used in TCM to release the exterior, expel wind and dampness, and relieve spasms, a key herb in formulas for wind-cold and musculoskeletal conditions.

Active Compounds

osthole, columbianadin, angelol, coumarins

chromones, prim-O-glucosylcimifugin, cimifugin, deltoin, bergapten

Traditional Uses

Lower back pain in TCM, Rheumatism treatment, Wind-cold-damp conditions, Headache

wind-cold conditions, headache, joint pain, spasms, skin conditions from wind

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory effects, Analgesic, Antirheumatic

anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, analgesic, anticonvulsant

Adult Dosage

3-9 g dried root as decoction

4.5–9g decoction or 200mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Furocoumarins photosensitivity

yin deficiency conditions, fire ascending, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

Photosensitivity, GI upset

nausea, dizziness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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