The preparation and efficacy of Astragalus and Angelica

Astragalus and Angelica are the two most common Chinese medicinal materials in our lives. They have a good effect of replenishing qi and nourishing blood. Regular consumption can make women healthier and can also beautify the skin and regulate diseases such as irregular menstruation. However, if we want to better regulate the body, Angelica and Astragalus can also be taken with other medicines, which can achieve different improvement effects. Let's take a look at the practice and efficacy of the combination of Astragalus and Angelica

The preparation and efficacy of Astragalus and Angelica

How to make Angelica and Astragalus Tea: The ratio of Astragalus to Angelica is 5:1, such as 30 grams of Astragalus and 6 grams of Angelica; decoct the Astragalus and Angelica three times, then pour the boiled water together and drink it.

In Angelica and Astragalus tea, astragalus replenishes qi, while angelica replenishes blood, so it can replenish qi and blood at the same time. People with blood deficiency can drink the cooked Angelica and Astragalus tea as water every day. People with weak qi and blood, those who have just recovered from a long illness, and the elderly can drink it. People with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, and weak constitution should try to drink less Angelica and Astragalus tea. Do not drink Angelica and Astragalus tea when you are seriously ill, and do not eat Astragalus during a cold.

Angelica is the root of the plant Angelica sinensis of the Umbelliferae family. This product is the dried root of Angelica sinensis, a plant of the Umbelliferae family. It is dug up in late autumn, and the fibrous roots and mud and sand are removed. After the water evaporates slightly, it is tied into small bundles, put on the shed, and slowly dried with fireworks. The whole angelica root is slightly cylindrical, the top of the root is called the "Gui head", and the main root is called the "Gui body" or "Cun body". The branch root is called "Guiwei" or "Guitui" and the whole is called "Quangui". Whole angelica nourishes blood and promotes blood circulation, the body of angelica nourishes blood, and the tail of angelica promotes blood circulation. Angelica has the effects of nourishing blood and activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It is used for chlorosis due to blood deficiency, dizziness and palpitations, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to deficiency and cold, dry intestines and constipation, rheumatic pain, injuries from falls, carbuncles and ulcers.

Astragalus is the root of the leguminous herb Astragalus mongolica and Astragalus membranaceus. It has the effects of replenishing qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, expelling toxins and draining pus, and promoting tissue regeneration. Astragalus contains saponins, sucrose, polysaccharides, multiple amino acids, folic acid, and various trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and copper. It has the effects of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver, diuresis, anti-aging, anti-stress, lowering blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. However, it should not be taken in patients with symptoms such as excessive external evil, stagnation of qi and dampness, stagnant food, severe heat and toxicity in the early stage of carbuncle or after ulceration, as well as those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity.

Only by mastering the combination of various foods can we make our body healthier. The above is an introduction to the preparation and efficacy of the combination of Astragalus and Angelica. After understanding it, it will be easier for us to regulate the body without any side effects. In addition, we must maintain good living habits in our daily lives, pay attention to the balance of diet and nutrition, and exercise more.