Notopterygium Root Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Notopterygium root is the root from the Notopterygium incisum plant, a relative of the Angelica species of plants and native to East Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Notopterygium root is known as Qiang Huo and its roots are sun-dried and used in a decoction.^1,2

Notopterygium Root Health Uses and Health Benefits

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Notopterygium root has bitter and warm healing properties associated with kidney and bladder health. It’s also used to help alleviate joint stiffness and pain and muscle soreness. Traditionally, Notopterygium root is taken to treat fevers, colds and headaches. It’s also useful in treating skin irritation caused by conditions like eczema and Athlete’s foot.^1,2

References

1. https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/notopterygium.php 
2. http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/notopterygium/