How to eat angelica to replenish blood

Angelica is a well-known herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It has a very high medicinal value and is a very effective blood tonic. It is also one of the most popular herbs in Chinese medicine. There is a saying that "nine out of ten prescriptions contain Angelica." Angelica is a traditional Chinese medicine that can replenish blood for female friends. So, let’s learn about the history of Angelica. What are the benefits of angelica? What should we pay attention to when eating angelica? How to use angelica to replenish blood best? Next, I will explain them to you one by one.

Angelica sinensis is mainly produced in southeastern Gansu, with the one produced in Min County having the best quality. Angelica sinensis has a "mild" nature and can promote blood circulation, replenish blood, regulate menstruation and relieve constipation, so it can be called a "friend of women". According to the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia", Angelica sinensis "enters the heart, liver, and spleen meridians" and is good at "replenishing blood and activating blood circulation, moistening the intestines and facilitating bowel movements, regulating menstruation and relieving pain", and is a commonly used gynecological medicine. But in fact, angelica is suitable for both men and women to replenish blood.

1. The benefits of eating angelica:

1: Nourish blood

Angelica sinensis is known as the "number one blood tonic" and is suitable for people with blood deficiency who have symptoms such as yellow complexion, pale lips, dizziness, insomnia, etc., especially postpartum women and women during their menstrual period.

2: Activate blood circulation and regulate menstruation

Angelica sinensis has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and regulating menstruation. Angelica sinensis is also known as the "holy medicine for gynecology" and is especially suitable for female friends who suffer from dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and early menstruation. Angelica contains a large amount of vitamins, organic acids, volatile oils and other organic components and trace elements, which can dilate peripheral blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance and increase blood circulation.

3. Anti-aging

Studies have shown that angelica can effectively inhibit the formation of melanin such as freckles, dark spots, and age spots. In addition, angelica also has the effect of treating Alzheimer's disease.

4. Improve immunity

Substances such as sodium ferulate contained in angelica play a great role in improving and regulating and restoring immunity.

2. What should you pay attention to before eating angelica?

Angelica sinensis has no obvious side effects, and various medical books throughout the ages have recorded that it is non-toxic. The side effects of taking angelica in life are caused by incorrect diagnosis or excessive dosage when people use it. Since angelica can nourish blood and promote blood circulation, the amount consumed by each person should not be too much each time. It is best to control it within 5-15 grams. Otherwise, angelica, which can promote blood circulation and nourish blood, will become warm and dry and help fire, which can easily cause problems such as nosebleeds and bleeding gums.

Can men eat it?

Of course!

Although Angelica sinensis is known as the "friend of gynecology", it is not only suitable for women. The reason why women use it more is because they are prone to blood loss.

3. What is the best way to eat angelica to replenish blood?

For people with blood deficiency, the body of angelica can be used to replenish blood, while the tail of angelica can be used to promote blood circulation for regulating menstruation. However, if it is used for health care, it is recommended to use the whole angelica to make wine, porridge and soup.

Drinking angelica in wine is the best way to invigorate blood circulation: soaking angelica in wine is a very common way of consumption. It can effectively invigorate blood circulation and replenish blood.

Soaking in water or cooking porridge can regulate menstruation: Angelica can be ground into powder and used to soak in water, or put in soup or porridge. Especially drinking it in water can help relieve constipation and regulate menstruation.

Stewing soup is more warming and nourishing: Ginger, mutton and angelica all have a good warming and nourishing effect. If you add astragalus together with them, you can replenish both Qi and blood and effectively prevent recurring attacks of blood deficiency. It is especially suitable for friends with anemia, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and pale complexion.

The specific method of making Astragalus and Angelica mutton soup is: take 250 grams of mutton (cut into pieces), 15 grams each of Astragalus, Codonopsis, and Angelica, 2 slices of ginger and appropriate amount of salt. Wrap Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus and Angelica sinensis with gauze, put them into a casserole with the mutton pieces, add 1500 ml of running water and boil them. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat. After about 1 hour, when the mutton is soft, add ginger and salt, and eat the meat and drink the soup.