Can men drink Angelica and Astragalus?

Angelica and Astragalus are commonly used traditional Chinese medicines by women because they have the effects of replenishing qi and blood. Adult women usually suffer from qi deficiency and blood deficiency due to their menstrual period, and women can only be in a better condition when their qi and blood are sufficient, so daily conditioning cannot be ignored. Can men drink Angelica and Astragalus? Let’s learn about the effects of Angelica and Astragalus.

1. The difference between Astragalus and Angelica

The main therapeutic areas of Angelica sinensis are tonifying blood, activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation and moistening dryness, while the main therapeutic areas of Astragalus membranaceus are tonifying Qi, strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and promoting tissue regeneration. Therefore, although both are tonic herbs, they replenish different areas. Angelica replenishes blood and Astragalus replenishes Qi. In traditional Chinese medicine, Qi and blood are inseparable, so Angelica and Astragalus can be taken together.

2. The efficacy of angelica water

1. Replenish blood and nourish blood. Angelica is known as the best blood tonic. For pale complexion, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, etc. caused by blood deficiency, angelica water can be used instead of tea.

2. Relieve constipation. The lack of body fluid caused by Yin deficiency and excessive fire can also cause constipation. In traditional Chinese medicine, angelica has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, so people who often suffer from constipation can also drink angelica water.

3. Improve blood circulation and anti-aging. Drinking angelica water regularly can also improve blood circulation, resist thrombosis, enhance immunity, fight anemia, and beautify the skin.

4. Regulate women's menstrual diseases. Women who experience amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, postpartum anemia, or who are weak and experience fatigue, shortness of breath, night sweats, etc., can drink angelica water.

3. The efficacy of Astragalus water

1. Replenish qi. Qi deficiency may manifest as poor resistance, night sweats, weight loss or obesity, poor energy, fear of cold, etc. Lung qi deficiency may lead to cough and colds. Kidney qi deficiency may cause forgetfulness, sore waist and knees. Spleen qi deficiency may lead to weight loss. Heart qi deficiency may cause shortness of breath, palpitations, and sweating. Astragalus is mainly used to replenish Qi and enters the lung, spleen, liver, and kidney meridians.

2. Diuretic and kidney-tonifying. You can also drink Astragalus water to treat difficulty urinating and lower limb edema caused by kidney deficiency.

3. Improve limb numbness. "Jinkui Yaolue" mentions that decocting Astragalus together with red peony root, cinnamon twig, ginger, red dates, etc. can warm the blood vessels and improve limb pain and numbness.

4. Drive away the cold. Eating astragalus and mutton together can nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, replenish deficiency, and warm the abdomen. It is suitable for dispelling cold and keeping warm in winter. Not only men can eat it, but women with kidney deficiency, fear of cold and pale complexion should eat it more.

In addition, Astragalus also has certain effects in regulating blood pressure, blood sugar, and anti-oxidation. People with weak constitutions can improve their immunity by drinking Astragalus water regularly.

5. Lung nourishing drink. A decoction made from Astragalus, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis and black plum is called Lung-Nourishing Drink, which can improve symptoms such as persistent cough, excessive sweating and dry mouth.

4. The combination of the two is better

1. Treat excessive blood loss. Boiling Astragalus and Angelica together can replenish qi and blood. If you lose too much blood, you can make soup with astragalus, angelica, red dates, wolfberry, etc.

2. Treat physical weakness, fatigue, insomnia and dreaminess. Making soup with angelica, astragalus and black chicken can not only replenish qi and blood, but also nourish the kidneys and regulate menstruation.