What are the contraindications of angelica sinensis

Angelica is a very good tonic that can effectively relieve dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and abdominal pain caused by cold. It can improve immunity and has a very good beauty effect. It can remove wrinkles and spots and make the skin smooth, firm and elastic. However, you should not eat too much, as it will easily cause drowsiness. Learn in detail about the effects and contraindications of Angelica sinensis?

1. The efficacy of angelica

1. Mainly for nourishing blood and activating blood circulation. Angelica sinensis has a sweet and strong taste, so it is specifically used to replenish blood. Angelica sinensis is combined with Rehmannia glutinosa, White Peony Root and Ligusticum chuanxiong to form a 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. It has anti-hypoxia effect, regulates the body's immune function and has anti-cancer effect.

In addition, angelica wine is a good tonic, which can generally replenish blood and regulate menstruation, promote blood circulation and relieve pain, moisturize and lubricate the intestines. It is suitable for dysmenorrhea, low back pain, constipation, postpartum blood stasis and lower abdominal pain. It has a wide range of uses, tastes delicious, and is deeply loved by people.

2. Beauty benefits. There are three main beauty effects, namely hair care, wrinkle removal and freckle removal.

Angelica sinensis is usually ground into powder for use. It has both cosmetic and medical benefits. It is warm in nature, sweet and spicy in taste, and non-toxic. Applying it on the face can promote blood circulation, and the aqueous solution of angelica has a strong inhibitory effect on the activity of tyrosinase. It is a "killer weapon" for dealing with chloasma and freckles, and can make the skin tender and shiny. Therefore, angelica can be used as a facial mask or added to facial cream, and its therapeutic effect is also quite good, making it an excellent beauty product.

2. Taboos of Angelica

1. Patients with dampness obstructing the middle part of the body and loose stools should take it with caution. Afraid of kudzu vine, seaweed, peony root and ginger. It is forbidden for patients with excessive heat and bleeding, and should be used with caution by those with excessive dampness, fullness in the middle, and loose stools. It is not suitable for symptoms such as excessive phlegm, evil heat, and fire cough.

2. 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.

Tips

1. Angelica is mainly added to porridge and soup as an auxiliary treatment.

2. Angelica is generally used raw, and it is fried with wine to enhance the blood circulation effect. That is to say, at this time, Angelica and wine should be used together and selected together. Usually, the body of angelica is suitable for replenishing blood, while the tail of angelica is suitable for breaking blood. If you are bleeding, you can choose to use the tail part of angelica, which has a good hemostatic effect. Angelica charcoal is suitable for stopping bleeding, and wine-made angelica can increase vitality; the whole angelica can be used to harmonize blood (replenish blood and promote blood circulation).

3. Angelica sinensis is caused by blood deficiency in the heart and liver, resulting in sallow complexion, dull lips and nails, and even a hint of blood color. There is no good thing about it. It can cause dizziness, palpitations, and limb numbness. If you are a person who often suffers from dizziness, you can use it in combination with cooked rehmannia, white peony root, and chuanxiong to make the blood-replenishing effect stronger.

4. Menstrual irregularities are caused by liver depression and qi stagnation, and those with irregular menstruation and no reliable results can use it together with Bupleurum, White Peony Root, Atractylodes Macrocephala, etc.

5. For the elderly and weak, postpartum women, and those who have suffered from blood deficiency and dry intestines and constipation due to long-term illness, it can be used in combination with hemp seed, bitter orange peel, raw rehmannia, etc.