Angelica Pubescens Root

Angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) – The Herb Used in Traditional Systems to Support Normal Joint Health and Wind-Damp EliminationAngelica pubescens root (Du Huo), also known as "Pubescent Angelica Root" or "Angelica pubescens," is the traditional Chinese name for the dried root of Angelica pubescens, a warm, bitter-acrid herb from the angelica family that has been part of traditional Chinese herbal systems for over 2000 years. This very popular "lower-body specialist" herb is particularly known for its ability to support normal joint health, eliminate normal wind-damp patterns from the body, relieve normal pain and stiffness and promote normal joint mobility – making it an ideal choice for people with a tendency toward normal joint discomfort, normal fluid accumulation in lower body/legs and normal resistance to cold-damp weather conditions.Traditional Understanding in TCM SystemsWithin traditional Chinese medicine, angelica-pubescens-root (Du Huo) is described as a warm, bitter-acrid herb that "moves downward." In the TCM theoretical framework, it acts on the so‑called Kidney, Urinary Bladder and Liver meridians. According to this traditional description, angelica pubescens root (Du huo) specializes in the lower body and helps "eliminate normal wind-damp patterns from the lower body" and "relieve normal pain and stiffness in lower body joints" – crucial TCM concepts for normal lower lumbar health and normal leg health.Angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) is seen in TCM as a "lower body wind-damp eliminator" – one of the most important herbs for normal wind-damp patterns in legs, lower back and joints. It is traditionally used to promote normal joint health, support normal mobility, ease normal pain with damp character, regulate normal joint movement and support normal resistance to cold-damp conditions.Botanical Composition and ResearchAngelica pubescens root (Du Huo) contains over 100 bioactive compounds, of which the main ones are:Coumarins (notopterol – characteristic component, decursinol)PolysaccharidesEssential oils (cadinene, elemene)Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol)Phenolic compounds and polyacetylenesTanninsModern scientific research shows that angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) components can offer diverse benefits:Normal joint health support: Studies show that notopterol and other components can support normal joint comfort and help maintain normal inflammation balance in joints.Anti-inflammatory action: Notopterol and flavonoids can help maintain normal inflammation balance in muscles and joints by regulating normal cytokine levels (TNF‑α, IL‑6).Normal pain relief: Research suggests that certain components can support normal pain relief, especially in joints with damp character.Antioxidant activity: Flavonoids and polyphenols possess strong free-radical-fighting action, providing protection against oxidative stress in joint tissue.Antimicrobial potential: Volatile oils and coumarins have demonstrated activity against certain bacteria.Normal blood circulation support: angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) can support normal blood vessel circulation in extremities.Normal immune response: Polysaccharides can support normal immune function.Normal body warmth balance: Traditionally used to support normal body warmth regulation with cold-damp patterns.Traditional Applications – TCM ContextIn traditional TCM formulas, angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) is classically used in situations described as:Normal lower body joint pain with cold-damp characterNormal leg or knee discomfort, especially in cold-damp conditionsNormal lower back stiffness or normal lower back painNormal fluid accumulation in legs or normal joint swelling in lower bodyNormal sciatica-like symptoms (sciatic nerve pattern)Normal hip or pelvic pain with damp characterNormal muscle stiffness in legs and feetNormal mobility restrictions in lower bodyNormal flu-like symptoms with lower body emphasisNormal resistance support during cold-damp weather conditionsThese are traditionalist descriptions that form part of the TCM thinking system and must not be equated with medical diagnoses in the sense of European medicinal product law.Angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) is traditionally used especially during cold-damp seasons. It is NOT suitable for independent daily self-use, but ALWAYS part of professional TCM formulas.Well-being and Daily UseAngelica pubescens root (Du Huo) is valued by modern users as part of professional TCM formulas for normal joint health, normal lower body support and normal resistance to damp patterns. This herb is NOT suitable for independent daily use without professional guidance.Many users see angelica pubescens root (Du Huo) as part of seasonal health practices – as a warm, downward-moving element for normal lower body health and normal joint support, ALWAYS under the guidance of a qualified TCM doctor.