Angelica sinensis, known as the “holy herb for blood replenishment,” is commonly used in medicinal cuisine for health maintenance. However, did you know that not everyone is suitable for regulating their body with Angelica sinensis? Let’s hear what the experts have to say↓↓↓
Dr. Ni Cheng, Chief Physician
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Research Center for TCM Constitution and Reproductive Medicine
If Angelica sinensis is not consumed correctly, it may not only fail to regulate the body but could also lead to serious consequences such as stomach pain, abdominal bloating, and diarrhea!
Angelica sinensis
Only individuals exhibiting symptoms of blood deficiency or blood stasis, or those with a combination of both, are suitable for treatment with Angelica sinensis.
Note: Different symptoms require different parts of Angelica sinensis for consumption!
The Efficacy of Angelica sinensis
Individuals with blood deficiency should consume the body of Angelica sinensis
Individuals with blood deficiency should choose the body of Angelica sinensis for optimal blood replenishment.
Symptoms of blood deficiency
Blood helps the body replenish nutrients. When the blood volume is sufficient, the organs, meridians, and tissues can receive nourishment through the blood; when the blood is deficient, it may lead to blood deficiency, presenting the symptoms mentioned above.
Experts remind:Anyone with symptoms of blood deficiency, regardless of gender, can take Angelica sinensis to replenish blood.
Experts teach you to observe complexion and eyelids to self-assess for symptoms of blood deficiency~
Observe complexion
By observing a bare-faced photo, if you notice pale complexion or sallow skin, it indicates that the tester may have a blood deficiency constitution.
Observe the inner eyelids
Examine the inner eyelids; if the eyelid color is pink, it indicates that the tester has sufficient blood and nutrition in the eyes; if the eyelid color is light red, it indicates symptoms of blood deficiency.
Through observation, if the tester has a sallow complexion and pale eyelids, they may belong to a blood deficiency constitution, suitable for consuming the body of Angelica sinensis for supplementation; if the tester has a sallow complexion but pink eyelids, it indicates a tendency towards blood deficiency, making them more suitable for consuming the body of Angelica sinensis for supplementation.
Individuals with blood stasis should consume the tail of Angelica sinensis
Individuals with blood stasis or a tendency towards blood stasis should consume the tail of Angelica sinensis for effective blood activation and stasis resolution.
Experts teach you to observe the tongue to self-assess for symptoms of blood stasis~
Observe the tongue
When observing the tongue, if the tongue body is dark and the sublingual veins are purple, it indicates that the tester belongs to a blood stasis constitution.Note: The darker the tongue body and sublingual veins, the more severe the blood stasis.
Individuals with both blood stasis and blood deficiency should consume whole Angelica sinensis
Long-term blood deficiency can lead to blood stasis; patients with blood stasis due to deficiency are suitable for supplementation with whole Angelica sinensis. Angelica sinensis can also regulate menstruation and relieve pain; women can take Angelica sinensis postpartum to aid recovery.
Note
Angelica sinensis can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation; individuals with only blood deficiency, symptoms of blood deficiency, or both blood deficiency and blood stasis, and who have dry stools or habitual constipation, are suitable for consuming Angelica sinensis.
Individuals with loose or watery stools are not suitable for consuming Angelica sinensis, as it may worsen diarrhea if taken recklessly.
Dietary Supplementation with Angelica sinensis
Angelica Sinensis, Ginger, and Lamb Soup
For winter supplementation, Angelica Sinensis, Ginger, and Lamb Soup is recommended. Angelica sinensis nourishes the blood; ginger warms the middle and disperses cold; lamb warms the middle and supplements deficiency; this soup is suitable for individuals with cold stomach, insufficient Yang energy, and blood deficiency, and can also help treat postpartum abdominal pain in women, hernias in men, and deficiency-related fatigue.
Experts remind: Individuals with Yin deficiency should minimize consumption of Angelica Sinensis, Ginger, and Lamb Soup.
Angelica Sinensis Blood Replenishing Drink
Angelica sinensis replenishes blood; Huang Qi (Astragalus) tonifies Qi; Da Zao (Jujube) nourishes Qi and blood, balancing flavors, made into a tea-like drink, suitable for long-term consumption by individuals with blood deficiency or both Qi and blood deficiency.
Angelica sinensis is small but has significant effects,
Use the body for blood deficiency, the tail for blood stasis,
For both blood deficiency and blood stasis, use both the body and the tail,
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