The efficacy and effects of angelica

Angelica sinensis, also known as dry angelica, Qin which, western angelica, golden angelica, etc., is a common Chinese medicine introduced from Europe, its roots can be used as medicine, but also edible, in many boiled food with angelica as a seasoning, then the efficacy and function of angelica are those?

Promote blood circulation and tonify the blood

Angelica is a strong blood tonic and is used for many blood deficiency symptoms, such as pale face, pale lips and nails, palpitations, numbness in the limbs, dizziness, cold hands and feet, etc. Angelica sinensis can warm the meridians, relieve pain and relieve spasm. It can be used to treat cold abdominal pain, bruises, rheumatism and paralysis.

Regulates menstrual blood

Angelica sinensis is also a gynecological remedy, which is effective in regulating menstrual irregularities, low menstrual flow, menstrual diffusion, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea caused by blood deficiency and blood stasis.

Laxative and laxative

Angelica is not only a tonic, but also a laxative for the intestines, thus promoting defecation and detoxification. It is mostly used for constipation caused by blood deficiency and intestinal dryness, and has a certain therapeutic effect on postpartum constipation, senile constipation and habitual constipation in women.

Effects on smooth muscle

Angelica has a "two-way" effect on the uterus, its water-soluble non-volatile substances have an excitatory effect on the uterus, prompting the uterus to contract, while its volatile components have an inhibitory effect on the smooth muscle of the uterus, prompting the uterus to relax and less rhythmic contraction of the uterus.

Effects on the cardiovascular system

Angelica decoction or the volatile oil contained in the roots and leaves can cause significant inhibition of myocardial contraction frequency, can prolong the atrial expiration period in isolated rabbits, and has therapeutic effects on acetylcholine or current-induced atrial fibrillation in anesthetized cats and dogs.

Anti-thrombotic

After oral administration of angelica aqueous decoction to rats, the plasma clotting time is prolonged, which can reduce thrombus and slow down the growth of thrombus, and has obvious anti-thrombotic effect.

Hepatoprotective and hepatoprotective

It has a protective effect on liver injury caused by acute carbon tetrachloride poisoning in mice; it has a certain effect on chronic liver damage to reduce fibrosis and promote the recovery of liver cell function.

Improve respiratory system

Angelica infusion has considerable efficacy on emphysema complicated by chronic bronchitis and early or remission stage pulmonary heart disease, with significant improvement of pulmonary ventilation function and considerable recovery of physical strength after medication.

Immunological effects

Angelica sinensis and its extracts, sodium ferulate and angelica polysaccharide, have significant stimulating effects on the monocyte-macrophage system, and also have immune mediating and restoring effects on immunocompromised organisms. Angelica also has a stimulating effect on the transformation of lymphocytes in healthy individuals.

Anti-inflammatory effects

Angelica components n-butyrolactone and phenyllactone can relax tracheal smooth muscle and counteract histamine-acetylcholine induced bronchial asthma.

Anti-cancer effects

Angelica can be widely used for various tumors, especially gynecological tumors, and is most suitable for those with stagnant qi and blood and blood stasis coagulation. For patients with blood deficiency, thinness, or weakness of vital energy after surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, Angelica sinensis can also be used to support the vital energy and fight cancer.

Antibacterial effect

Angelica decoction has a mild inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, typhoid and paratyphoid bacilli, dysentery bacilli, Bacillus deformans, diphtheria bacilli, etc. in a test tube.

Anti-aging

Ferulic acid in Angelica has anti-lipid peroxidation effect, can directly eliminate free radicals, inhibit oxidation reaction and free radical reaction, and can bind to biological membrane phospholipids to protect membrane lipids to antagonize the damage of free radicals to tissues.

Improve memory

Angelica decoction has a significant effect on learning memory in mice, as measured by ㄚ maze method, Angelica can improve aluminum trichloride induced dementia, reduce the level of peroxisome in the brain of demented mice, and the activity of B-type monoamine oxidation, can treat Alzheimer's disease.

Contraindications of angelica

Excessive dosage: Occasional reactions such as fatigue and drowsiness from the regular dosage of Angelica decoction and powder taken orally can disappear after discontinuation of the drug. Acupoint injection of Angelica volatile oil may cause fever, headache, dry mouth, nausea and other reactions in patients, which may resolve on their own. High dose administration can cause a drop in blood pressure in experimental animals, and a further increase in dose will cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and respiratory arrest. Angelica ethers are highly toxic, and a small amount can cause death in experimental animals. Clinical use of angelica should not be overdosed, and attention should be paid to any adverse reactions after taking the drug. Allergic reactions: There are reports of anaphylaxis caused by acupuncture injection of compound angelica. Inappropriate use: Angelica sinensis is pungent and scattering, and should not be taken by people with excessive menstruation, bleeding tendency, Yin deficiency and internal heat, or loose stools. Improper administration can aggravate symptoms such as bleeding and diarrhea.