Dosage of Angelica

Everyone is very familiar with angelica. It can not only be used as a medicinal material, but also can be used as food. Many people like to add angelica when making soup, which can be used to nourish the body. Some people like to use angelica to make tea. However, angelica is a traditional Chinese medicine after all, and the amount used every day is also within a range. If it exceeds the amount, it will be harmful to your health.

What is the dosage of Angelica?

The generally recommended dosage of angelica is about six to twelve grams per use. Since angelica has the effect of promoting blood circulation and nourishing blood, it can be used together with other foods. It is generally recommended to use angelica after meals. Of course, foods made with angelica can be eaten during meals. It is generally not recommended for people to eat angelica on an empty stomach.

Effects of Angelica

1. Nourish 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 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.

2. Lubricate the intestines and promote 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 can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It is often used together with hemp seed, bitter almond, and rhubarb to treat constipation due to blood deficiency. It is combined with saposhnikovia divaricata, chuanxiong, peony, rhubarb, mint leaves, ephedra, etc. to form Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder, which can relieve heat and promote bowel movements.

3. Regulate menstruation and promote 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 early menstruation and dysmenorrhea.

4. Effect on uterine smooth muscle

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

5. Anti-cancer effect

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. Angelica sinensis can also be used to strengthen the body and fight cancer in patients with blood deficiency and emaciation, or those with weak vital energy after surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy.

6. 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 esters and the activity of type B monoamine oxidase in the brain of dementia mice, and can treat Alzheimer's disease.