Is your menstrual period like going through a “tribulation” every month? Experiencing lower abdominal pain, cold hands and feet, and a pale complexion…
In fact, dysmenorrhea is often related to insufficient Qi and blood, as well as coldness in the uterus and blood stasis.As a time-honored “herbal remedy for women’s health”,Angelica (Dang Gui) not only invigorates and replenishes blood but also regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.When paired with different ingredients, it can effectively improve one’s constitution.
Today, I have compiled five tested and effective recipes using Angelica that are simple to make with common ingredients. It is recommended to save and share with sisters who need it!
1. Essential for Warming the Uterus During Menstruation: Angelica Brown Sugar Ginger Tea
Ingredients: 5g Angelica (Dang Gui), 2 pieces of brown sugar, 3 slices of ginger, 3 red dates
Method: Add all ingredients to 500ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Strain and drink while hot.
Suitable for: Women with cold lower abdomen, cold hands and feet, and dark menstrual blood during their period.
Key focus: Ginger dispels cold and warms the stomach, Angelica invigorates blood and resolves stasis. Start drinking three days before menstruation to effectively relieve spasmodic pain.
2. Qi and Blood Nourishing Soup: Angelica Red Date Black Chicken Soup
Ingredients: Half a black chicken, 10g Angelica (Dang Gui), 10g Astragalus (Huang Qi), 5 red dates, 5g Goji berries (Gou Qi Zi)
Method: Blanch the black chicken to remove the odor, then place it with the herbs in a clay pot, add enough water, and simmer for 2 hours. Add salt to taste before serving.
Suitable for: Women with scanty menstruation, dizziness and fatigue after menstruation, and pale complexion due to Qi and blood deficiency.
Key focus: Astragalus tonifies Qi, Angelica nourishes blood, and paired with black chicken nourishes Yin and beautifies the skin. It is recommended to drink for three consecutive days after menstruation.
3. Stasis-Resolving Pain Relief: Angelica Motherwort Egg Soup
Ingredients: 5g Angelica (Dang Gui), 10g Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao), 1 egg, appropriate amount of brown sugar
Method: Boil the egg, peel it and poke small holes, then cook it with the herbs in water for 20 minutes, finally add brown sugar to dissolve.
Suitable for: Women with dark red menstrual blood, blood clots, and accompanying abdominal distension and stabbing pain due to blood stasis.
Key focus: Motherwort enhances blood circulation. Start drinking two days before menstruation to help ensure smooth menstrual flow.
4. Daily Nourishing Tea: Angelica Astragalus Goji Tea
Ingredients: 3g Angelica (Dang Gui), 5g Astragalus (Huang Qi), 10 Goji berries (Gou Qi Zi), 3 longans (Gui Yuan)
Method: Brew all ingredients with boiling water, cover and steep for 10-15 minutes. You can add more water until the flavor is mild.
Suitable for: Women who are physically weak, easily fatigued, have decreased immunity during menstruation, or often stay up late.
Key focus: Astragalus boosts Yang energy, Goji nourishes Yin, suitable for daily consumption outside of menstruation, ideally three times a week.
5. Calming and Beautifying Soup: Angelica Longan Red Date Soup
Ingredients: 5g Angelica (Dang Gui), 8 longans (Gui Yuan), 5 red dates, appropriate amount of brown sugar
Method: Remove the pits from the red dates, then simmer all ingredients in water for 30 minutes, adding brown sugar for flavor.
Suitable for: Women with premenstrual insomnia and anxiety, dull complexion, and insufficient liver blood due to prolonged eye strain.
Key focus: Longan calms the mind and nourishes the heart, paired with Angelica to nourish blood and soften the liver. Drink a week before menstruation to improve emotional fluctuations.
⚠️ Important Reminders
1. Contraindications: Pregnant women, those with heavy menstrual bleeding, Yin deficiency with excess heat (red tongue with little coating), or damp-heat constitution (yellow greasy tongue coating) should avoid Angelica.
2. Timing for Consumption: Blood-invigorating soups should be avoided during menstruation; it is recommended to prepare them before or after menstruation.
3. Long-term Adherence: Dietary therapy should be continued for 2-3 menstrual cycles, combined with rest adjustments for better results.
4. Seek Medical Attention: If dysmenorrhea is severe or menstrual irregularities occur, be sure to consult a professional physician first.
Dysmenorrhea is not a trivial matter to “just endure”; women should learn to scientifically care for themselves.
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What unique tips do you have for relieving pain during your period? Feel free to share and discuss in the comments!