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1. Introduction to the Herb
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui), the dried root of the plant in the Apiaceae family, has a sweet and pungent flavor and a warm nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians.
2. Health Benefits
Blood Nourishing and Activating
Angelica Sinensis is a revered herb for nourishing blood, showing significant efficacy for symptoms of blood deficiency such as pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, and irregular menstruation. It promotes blood production and increases the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and hemoglobin. Additionally, it has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and can be used to treat menstrual pain and postpartum abdominal pain caused by blood stasis.
Regulating Menstruation and Alleviating Pain
Angelica Sinensis is effective in regulating women’s menstrual disorders and alleviating dysmenorrhea. It helps to balance female hormones and relieve discomfort during menstruation, leading to a more regular menstrual cycle.
Laxative Effect
With its moistening quality and rich oil content, Angelica Sinensis has a laxative effect. It is suitable for blood deficiency with dry intestines and constipation and can be used in combination with herbs like Cistanches (Rou Cong Rong) and Hemp Seed (Huo Ma Ren).
Anti-Aging and Longevity
Angelica Sinensis contains various antioxidants, such as ferulic acid, which can eliminate free radicals and slow down cellular aging. Long-term use of Angelica Sinensis helps maintain skin elasticity and delays the aging process.
3. Methods of Consumption
Soup
Angelica Sinensis can be cooked in soup with chicken or pork ribs, such as Angelica and Ginger Lamb Soup, which warms the body, nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, and dispels cold. During cooking, you can add red dates and goji berries according to personal taste to enhance health benefits.
Porridge
After decocting Angelica Sinensis, add it to rice to make porridge, such as Angelica and Red Date Porridge, which nourishes blood, beautifies the skin, and strengthens the spleen and stomach.
Tea
Take an appropriate amount of Angelica Sinensis slices and brew with boiling water. You can add brown sugar or honey for flavor. It has the effects of nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, and alleviating dysmenorrhea.
4. Precautions
Those with dampness and fullness or diarrhea should avoid Angelica Sinensis. It is warm in nature, so those with excessive heat and bleeding should avoid it, and those with heavy menstrual flow or a tendency to bleed should use it cautiously.
Angelica Sinensis should be taken under the guidance of a physician to avoid self-medication.
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