Ligusticum sinense vs Angelica dahurica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ligusticum sinense

Analgesic

Analgesic

Ligusticum sinense

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Angelica dahurica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb for wind-cold headache particularly at vertex (top of head); paired with Notopterygium.

TCM exterior-releasing herb for wind-cold conditions with headache; opens nasal passages.

Active Compounds

ligustilide, cnidilide, neocnidilide, phthalides, ferulic acid

byakangelicin, isoimperatorin, phellopterin, xanthotoxin, bergapten, columbianetin

Traditional Uses

vertex headache, cold wind headache, neck pain, arthralgia, rhinitis

headache, toothache, nasal congestion, rhinitis, skin conditions

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antipyretic

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

yin deficiency heat headache, pregnancy

yin deficiency heat, fire excess headache, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, dizziness

photosensitivity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E