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Angelica Sinensis (当归)
Herb Name: Angelica Sinensis (当归)
Herb Efficacy:
Warm in nature, sweet and pungent in flavor, it enters the Heart, Liver, and Spleen meridians, containing Vitamin A, Vitamin E, volatile oils, arginine, and various minerals.
1. Blood Nourishing: Angelica Sinensis is renowned for its ability to nourish the blood, making it a supreme herb for blood replenishment. Its sweet and warm nature is suitable for treating various conditions caused by blood deficiency, such as pale complexion, insomnia, and palpitations due to insufficient blood nourishing the Heart and Spirit.
2. Uterine Regulation: Angelica Sinensis has a bidirectional regulatory effect on the uterus. When there is no pressure in the uterus, it mildly inhibits uterine activity, promoting blood flow and improving local nutrition. When pressure is applied, it can convert irregular contractions into rhythmic ones, slowing the rhythm to allow the uterine muscles to rest adequately and increase contraction rates.
3. Enhancing Immunity: Angelica Sinensis and its extracts have a significant stimulating effect on the mononuclear macrophage system, providing immune modulation and recovery for individuals with weakened immune function. It also promotes the transformation of lymphocytes in healthy individuals, thereby enhancing overall immunity.
Dosage and Administration:
Angelica Sinensis is sweet and pungent, warm in nature, with effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea due to blood deficiency. It is also used for treating traumatic injuries, joint pain, carbuncles, and postpartum blood deficiency with constipation. The usual dosage is 5-15 grams, but it can be used in larger amounts, such as in the Si Miao Yong An Decoction, where the dosage reaches 60 grams (2 liang, with one ancient jin equal to 16 liang) to invigorate blood circulation and dissipate nodules.
Origin of the Herb:
Primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu, particularly in Min County, known for its high quality and yield. Other provinces such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Hubei also cultivate it. Some regions in China have also introduced and cultivated it. The model specimen was collected from Wushan, Sichuan.
