Du Huo (Angelica Pubescens) Pubescent Angelica Root Tincture

Both are liquid extracts of the same Angelica pubescens root; only the solvent differs. This tincture uses organic alcohol at 48% by volume with vegetable glycerin and water, the classic conventional method that yields a super-concentrated extract with a long shelf life. The alcohol-free version is a glycerite made with vegetable glycerin and crystal clear water instead, for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Choose the tincture for a traditional alcohol-extracted format; choose the glycerite if you prefer no alcohol. The botanical inside is identical. Please follow the safety notes for both, especially the note about sun sensitivity.

They are all in the genus Angelica but are different species with different traditional roles, so it is worth being clear. Du Huo is Angelica pubescens (pubescent angelica root), used traditionally for the lower body and joints. Dong Quai and Dang Gui are both Angelica sinensis, the familiar "female" blood tonic - a different species that we sell separately. Bai Zhi is Angelica dahurica, and European or garden angelica is Angelica archangelica; both are again separate species and products. Because the common word "angelica" is shared by all of them, we label ours by its full botanical name (Angelica pubescens) and its Chinese name (Du Huo) so it is not confused with Dong Quai or the others.

Shake well before use. The suggested serving for adults is 20 to 30 drops (approximately 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper) in 2 oz of water or juice, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Because this is an alcohol tincture, adding it to a little water softens the taste. Do not exceed the suggested serving. Please read the safety information below before use, especially the sun-sensitivity note. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Please read this before use. Du Huo root naturally contains furanocoumarins (such as bergapten and xanthotoxin), which are "photosensitizing" - they can make your skin react more strongly to sunlight or UV, potentially causing a rash, redness, swelling or darkened patches on sun-exposed skin. While taking it, limit strong sun and tanning-bed exposure and use sun protection. A few more cautions: Du Huo may affect blood clotting, so ask your practitioner before use if you take blood thinners or are preparing for surgery; its furanocoumarins may also change how some medications are processed, so consult your practitioner if you take any medication; and it can have a mild sedative effect, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Do NOT use during pregnancy or while nursing. Keep to the suggested serving and do not exceed it. If you have a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. This tincture contains 48% alcohol by volume and should be stored in a cool, dark place. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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