How to choose angelica

Angelica is a common medicinal material in our daily life. It can be used to replenish blood and regulate kidney function. However, we need to know how to choose this medicinal material. We cannot choose angelica powder when choosing angelica, and we usually eat angelica by soaking it in water or making soup. We should choose angelica slices with better color. For the specific selection method, we can learn about the content introduced below.

1. How to choose angelica

Select the type first. Don't choose angelica powder easily. It's best to choose whole angelica. It's difficult for ordinary people to distinguish the quality of angelica powder with the naked eye, and the powder is easily mixed with impurities. If you want to choose angelica powder, it is best to go to a reputable hospital pharmacy, or buy good angelica and grind it into powder yourself.

Look at the location again. Angelica can be divided into angelica head, angelica body, angelica tail and whole angelica. The effects and functions of different parts are also different. Angelica head is mainly used to promote blood circulation. When blood circulation needs to be promoted, more Angelica head should be used. Angelica dahurica is mainly used to replenish blood and nourish blood, so it can be used to regulate menstruation in women. The effect and function of Angelica root is to break up blood, that is, to disperse blood stasis. The effect and function of whole angelica is that it can both nourish blood and activate blood circulation. Of course, doctors nowadays generally do not distinguish so much, but if you go to the pharmacy to buy angelica for blood tonic, the effect may be better if you use less angelica root. The simplest way is to have fewer whiskers, a thicker head, and a thicker rhizome.

Look at the color and smell the smell. Angelica is generally 10 to 20 cm long, with yellow-brown to dark brown skin and yellow-white or light yellow-brown cross-section. The best ones are those with thick, long, plump, and oily taproots, yellow-brown skin, yellow-white cross-section, and a strong smell. If the cut surface or surface is green-brown, it has become damp and deteriorated and should not be used. The better the angelica is, the one with more volatile oil, so the one with a stronger smell is better. In particular, some unscrupulous merchants boil the entire angelica, Gastrodia elata and other medicinal materials before selling them or leave them in a damp environment for too long. The volatile oil content of such angelica is low, so those with a strong smell are better.

2. Contraindications of taking Angelica

Excessive dosage

Oral administration of regular doses of Angelica decoction or powder may occasionally cause fatigue and drowsiness, which disappear after stopping the medication. Acupuncture injection of angelica volatile oil can cause patients to experience fever, headache, dry mouth, nausea and other reactions, which can be relieved on their own. Administration of large doses can lower the blood pressure of experimental animals. Further increases in the dose will cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and respiratory arrest. Angelica angelica ether extract is highly toxic and even a small amount can cause death in experimental animals. Do not overdose angelica in clinical use, and pay attention to any adverse reactions after taking the medicine.

Allergic reactions

There are reports that acupuncture injection of compound angelica injection caused anaphylactic shock.

Improper use of medication

Angelica sinensis is pungent and aromatic, so it is not suitable for people with menorrhagia, bleeding tendency, yin deficiency, internal heat, or loose stools. Improper use of medication will aggravate symptoms such as bleeding and diarrhea.

3. The best time to take angelica

There are many ways to eat angelica. The most common ones are to use it in making wine and soup. Angelica soaked in wine has a good effect of promoting blood circulation and replenishing blood, and angelica soup may taste even more delicious. But it can be taken at any time. The best time to take it is about half an hour after a meal in the morning, so that we will be in good spirits. It should also be noted that it is best not to use angelica during menstruation, otherwise it will easily lead to excessive menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation.