Effects of Compound Angelica Injection

Traditional Chinese medicine has been widely developed in recent years and has been widely recognized throughout the country and even the world. Compared with Western medicine, Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, and some of it can even be consumed as part of daily diet. The disadvantage of traditional Chinese medicine is that it is inconvenient to use and requires patients to cook it themselves. In case of acute diseases, it will delay treatment. However, with the development of technology, Chinese medicine can be made into injections, and compound angelica injection is one of them.

Compound Angelica Injection promotes blood circulation, unblocks menstruation, removes blood stasis and relieves pain. Used for dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, injuries from falls, rheumatic pain, etc.

Angelica sinensis is also known as dried angelica, Qinna, western angelica, Min angelica, golden angelica, angelica body, Hangui tail, angelica song, and earth angelica. It is a perennial herb, 0.4-1 meters high. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from July to September. China introduced Angelica sinensis from Europe in 1957. It is mainly produced in southeastern Gansu, with Minxian having the highest output and good quality, followed by Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Hubei and other provinces, all of which are cultivated. Some provinces and regions in China have also introduced it for cultivation. Its root can be used as medicine and is one of the most commonly used Chinese medicines. It has the effects of nourishing blood and blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, moisturizing and lubricating the intestines, anti-cancer, anti-aging and immunity.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Angelica sinensis has a sweet and strong taste, so it can specifically nourish the blood. Its aroma is light and pungent, so it can also promote blood circulation. It has the function of nourishing while moving, and promoting circulation while nourishing, and is an essential medicine for the blood. Therefore, it can both nourish blood and activate blood circulation, both unblock menstruation and activate collaterals. Angelica can be used to treat common diseases among women, such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea due to blood deficiency, sallow complexion, weakness and anemia, uterine bleeding, postpartum blood stasis, and menorrhagia (bleeding from the mouth and nose during menstruation). Angelica is the most commonly used medicine in traditional Chinese medicine and is mostly used in making soups. It is especially good for patients with anemia. It can also significantly promote the body's hematopoietic function and increase the content of red blood cells, white blood cells and hemoglobin.

Nourishing blood

Angelica sinensis has a sweet and strong taste, so it is specifically used to nourish blood. It is the best blood tonic and is suitable for symptoms such as pale or sallow complexion, fatigue, pale lips and nails, dizziness, palpitations and insomnia caused by heart and liver blood deficiency. Angelica sinensis is combined with Rehmannia glutinosa, White Peony Root, and Chuanxiong to form the representative blood-tonifying prescription, “Siwu Decoction”, which has the function of regulating menstruation and replenishing blood, and is especially suitable for the treatment of postpartum blood deficiency [1].

Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that essence and blood have the same origin. People with blood deficiency also have insufficient body fluids. Deficiency of intestinal fluid can easily lead to constipation. Angelica sinensis can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It is often used with hemp seeds, bitter almonds, and rhubarb to treat blood deficiency constipation. It can be combined with fangfeng, chuanxiong, peony, rhubarb, mint leaves, and ephedra to form Fangfeng Tongsheng powder, which can relieve heat and promote bowel movements.

Regulate menstruation and activate blood circulation

Angelica sinensis has a light and pungent taste, so it can promote blood circulation, unblock menstruation and regulate menstruation, and relieve pain. It is especially suitable for women, especially for symptoms such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea due to blood deficiency. It was called the "holy medicine of gynecology" by the ancients. It is combined with peach kernel, safflower, Rehmannia root, white peony root and Chuanxiong to form a famous gynecological prescription - Taohong Siwu Decoction, which is often used for premature menstruation and dysmenorrhea.

Effects on uterine smooth muscle

Angelica volatile oil has an inhibitory effect on the isolated uterus, causing the rhythmic contraction to relax and counteract uterine contraction.

Anticancer Effects

Angelica sinensis can be widely used in various tumors, especially gynecological tumors, and is most suitable for those with stagnant Qi and blood, and blood stasis. For patients with blood deficiency and emaciation in the middle and late stages of cancer or those whose vital energy is weak after surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy, angelica can also be used to strengthen the body and fight cancer.

Anti-aging

Angelica decoction has a significant effect on the learning and memory of mice. Using the A-maze method, Angelica can improve dementia caused by aluminum chloride, reduce the level of peroxide lipids in the brain of dementia mice, and the activity of B-type monoamine oxidase, and can treat Alzheimer's disease.

Preventing and treating frostbite

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that although frostbite occurs on the skin, it is actually mostly caused by insufficient Yang Qi in the body, invasion of external cold, failure to expand Yang Qi, and blood stasis caused by cold. Therefore, warming the meridians and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain are often used in treatment. Angelica, ginger and mutton soup comes from "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases". The angelica in the formula nourishes blood and activates blood circulation, ginger warms yang and dispels cold, and mutton replenishes deficiency and produces blood. The whole formula has the effects of nourishing blood and activating blood circulation, warming yang and dispelling cold.

Immune effects

Angelica and its extracts sodium ferulate and angelica polysaccharides have a significant stimulating effect on the monocyte-macrophage system, and also have immune regulation and recovery effects on immune-compromised organisms. Angelica sinensis also promotes lymphocyte transformation in healthy people

Angelica has many benefits, but it also has many contraindications, so be careful when taking it. Many people can eat angelica, but it must be taken in moderation, otherwise, side effects may easily occur. Excessive oral intake of angelica decoction or powder may occasionally cause reactions such as fatigue and drowsiness, which will 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. Administering the drug in large doses will cause a drop in blood pressure, and a further increase in the dose will cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and respiratory arrest. Angelica ether extract is highly toxic and even a small amount can cause death. Angelica should not be used in excess in clinical practice, and attention should be paid to any adverse reactions after taking the medicine. Therefore, it is best to take it as prescribed by your doctor.