Modern research has found that Angelica sinensis contains a lot of volatile oil, vitamins, organic acids and other organic components and trace elements. Experimental research shows that Angelica sinensis can dilate peripheral blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance and increase circulating blood volume.
1: Tonifying blood and nourishing blood
Angelica sinensis is sweet and heavy, which is the first to enrich blood. It is suitable for symptoms such as pale or sallow complexion, listlessness, pale lips and nails, dizziness, palpitation and insomnia caused by deficiency of heart, liver and blood. Siwutang, a representative prescription composed of Angelica sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Radix Paeoniae Alba and Rhizoma Chuanxiong, has the function of regulating menstruation and enriching blood, and is especially suitable for the treatment of postpartum blood deficiency.
Step 2 moisten the intestines and relax the bowels
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that essence and blood are homologous, and those with blood deficiency have insufficient body fluid and intestinal fluid and are prone to constipation. Angelica sinensis can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. It is often used with hemp seed, bitter almond and rhubarb to treat constipation due to blood deficiency. Compatible with Radix Saposhnikoviae, Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Folium Menthae, Herba Ephedrae, etc. Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder can stop diarrhea.
3. Regulating menstruation and promoting blood circulation
Angelica sinensis is light and pungent, so it can promote blood circulation, not only dredge menstruation, but also activate collaterals and relieve pain. Especially suitable for women, especially irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, blood deficiency amenorrhea and so on. It was called "the holy medicine of gynecology" by the ancients. Taohong Siwu Decoction is a well-known gynecological prescription made of peach kernel, safflower, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Radix Paeoniae Alba and Rhizoma Chuanxiong, which is often used for menarche and dysmenorrhea.
4. Prevention and treatment of frostbite
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chilblain is mostly caused by yang deficiency, exogenous wind-cold, yang deficiency and cold coagulation and blood stasis. Therefore, the methods of warming channels and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain are often used in treatment.
What should I pay attention to when eating angelica?
1. Angelica has many functions and values, and its whole body is a treasure. Because of this, different parts of Angelica sinensis should be selected according to different functions. For example, angelica can stop bleeding, replenish blood, promote blood circulation in angelica tail, and replenish blood in whole plant. When choosing and taking Angelica sinensis, it is necessary to identify all parts of Angelica sinensis in order to achieve the correct medicinal value.
2. Some people choose Angelica sinensis which has been ground into powder for convenience. In fact, it is often impossible to tell the quality of raw materials at this time. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital or buy it by prescription. If necessary, grind it into powder, and then find a hospital or prescription to help polish it.
3. Pay attention to the dosage when eating angelica. Angelica has a strong flavor, but a small amount of Angelica is enough. Especially when cooking soup, you should not eat too much to avoid side effects.
Angelica taboo:
Angelica sinensis is not suitable for everyone to drink, because everyone's physique is different, so it is best to know your own physique when using it. For people with yin deficiency and internal heat, loose stool and heavy menstrual flow, we should pay attention to using less angelica.
When using angelica, we should also pay attention to the dosage, otherwise it will easily cause some adverse physical reactions and lead to counterproductive effects. At the same time, we should pay attention to taking angelica. If you feel sleepy, you should eat less or not.
It is not recommended to drink angelica with water for a long time and occasionally; If you have symptoms such as fever, dry mouth, nausea and headache, please stop eating angelica immediately.