Is Guishen the same as Angelica?

Guishen and Danggui are two different medicinal herbs. Guishen is a type of ginseng, which can have anti-aging and calming effects, while Danggui is a medicinal herb that regulates the spleen, stomach, liver and kidneys. It is very good for promoting blood circulation and replenishing qi. The medicinal value of the two is different, and the shapes of the two are also different. You can understand the difference between them and pay attention to the medicinal value of the two.

The medicinal herb Radix Angelicae Sinensis is sweet in taste and warm in nature. It enters the heart, spleen, kidney, and lungs. It has the effects of anti-cancer and cancer prevention, liver protection and detoxification, scavenging free radicals, preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases, and anti-aging. At the same time, it has a strong regulatory effect on the central nervous system and has a calming and soothing effect.

The efficacy and function of angelica

We often see angelica in some traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Angelica sinensis has helped many patients. People with irregular menstruation, dizziness, headaches, etc. cannot do without Angelica sinensis in their treatment. The following is an introduction to the effects and functions of Angelica sinensis:

Angelica mainly contains sucrose, various amino acids, volatile oils, as well as n-butene, lactones, niacin, ferulic acid and semiterpenoid compounds. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin E, volatile oils, arginine and various minerals. Angelica sinensis is warm in nature and sweet and spicy in taste. It enters the heart, liver and spleen meridians. Nourish blood and regulate blood, regulate menstruation and relieve pain, moisturize and lubricate the intestines. It is used to treat irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, mass accumulation, metrorrhagia; headache due to blood deficiency, dizziness, paralysis; constipation due to dry intestines, heaviness after dysentery; carbuncles, ulcers, and injuries from falls.

1. Nourishing blood

Can significantly promote the body's hematopoietic function and increase the content of red blood cells, white blood cells and hemoglobin;

2. Regulate blood lipids

Inhibit platelet aggregation, anti-thrombotic, and regulate blood lipids;

3. Lowers blood pressure

Anti-myocardial ischemia, arrhythmia, dilate blood vessels, and lower blood pressure;

4. Enhances Immunity

Enhance immunity, anti-inflammation, liver protection, anti-radiation, anti-oxidation and free radical scavenging, etc. In addition, it can also regulate uterine smooth muscle.

Knowing the effects and functions of angelica, we will also know what diseases it can be used to treat. This is to remind everyone not to use angelica blindly.