The harm of long-term consumption of angelica and astragalus

Speaking of Scutellaria baicalensis and Chuanxiong, I believe everyone is familiar with these two common Chinese herbal medicines. They can not only treat diseases, but also can be used as food to nourish the body.

In many cases, we use Chuanxiong or Huangqin independently. However, what everyone does not know is that drinking these two Chinese herbal medicines together with water also has a significant effect.

What are the benefits of drinking Chuanxiong and Huangqi soaked in water?

Scutellaria baicalensis and Chuanxiong are both common Chinese herbal medicines in daily life. Scutellaria baicalensis has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, promoting urination, while Chuanxiong has the effects of replenishing blood and qi, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and regulating menstruation. The two Chinese medicinal materials can be used together to stimulate blood circulation.

1. Nourish blood, replenish qi, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis

Scutellaria baicalensis and Chuanxiong are two nourishing Chinese herbal medicines. Chuanxiong can play a good role in nourishing blood and qi, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and can prevent anemia. Scutellaria baicalensis has the effect of replenishing qi and blood. From ancient times to the present, qi and blood are inseparable. Drinking water soaked with Scutellaria baicalensis and Angelica sinensis can relieve the symptoms of blood deficiency and has an important effect on regulating menstruation for women.

2. Clear away heat and cool blood

According to the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, Chuanxiong has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and dispersing blood. When used in combination with Scutellaria baicalensis, it also has the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood, and has a certain therapeutic effect on uncomfortable symptoms such as nosebleeds, blood in urine and stool, etc.

What are the side effects of drinking angelica and astragalus water? Which patients are not suitable for it?

Although Scutellaria baicalensis and Chuanxiong are Chinese herbal medicines that can be used as both food and medicine, they have relatively small toxic side effects during use and generally do not easily cause any side effects. However, due to its efficacy, some groups are not suitable for taking Angelica and Astragalus Water or taking it for a long time, otherwise side effects may occur.

1. People with hot physical constitution;

2. Patients with fever, cold, and chest tightness;

3. Tuberculosis patients with fever, hemoptysis, dry mouth and thirst;

4. Patients with symptoms such as carbuncle in the early stage or with severe heat and toxicity after ulceration.

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How much is the ratio of Chuanxiong and Huangqin soaked in water?

Although we know that Angelica and Astragalus water has many functions and effects, we also pay attention to the proportion of Chinese medicinal materials when using it. If they are not matched properly, it may focus on one function and fail to achieve the expected effect. It is recommended to use Scutellaria baicalensis and Chuanxiong in a ratio of 5:1 to make tea.

Friendly reminder

When taking excessive amounts of medicated food or Chinese medicinal materials, you should try to avoid exposure to the sun, and it is not appropriate to use products such as sunscreen.

Okay, that’s all the information about drinking Chuanxiong and Astragalus soaked in water. If you have any questions about this or want to know more, you are welcome to leave a message in the comment section below. Finally, Xiaokang Life wishes everyone good physical and mental health!