Cooking with Angelica: Nourishing Blood and Promoting Health

Angelica, also known as "the number one blood tonic," has the effect of nourishing the blood and promoting blood circulation. Angelica is often used in soups to provide good nourishment for the body. However, it is generally not used alone. So what can Angelica be cooked with? Let's introduce a few Angelica soups below.

Angelica and Lamb Soup

Angelica Ginger Lamb Soup

Ingredients: 15g of Angelica, 15g of ginger, 200g of lamb. Method: 1. Wash the lamb and cut it into pieces. Blanch with boiling water and drain the water. Wash the Angelica and ginger separately with clean water. Slice the ginger. 2. Stir-fry the ginger in a pot for a while, then add the lamb and stir-fry until the blood is dried. Remove the lamb and put it in a clay pot with the Angelica. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Season and serve. Efficacy: Warming the middle and nourishing blood, dispelling cold and improving appetite, invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, warming the meridians and relieving pain. Suitable for: People with yang deficiency and blood deficiency, as well as women with postpartum blood deficiency. Symptoms of postpartum blood deficiency include abdominal pain, dizziness, irregular menstruation, limbs feeling cold, fatigue, poor appetite, etc. Symptoms of yang deficiency include low energy, pale complexion, spontaneous sweating, cold hands and feet, and intolerance to cold.

Angelica and Astragalus Soup

Astragalus Angelica Soup

Ingredients: 30g of Astragalus, 10g of Angelica, 10g of red dates. Method: 1. Wash the Astragalus, Angelica, and red dates. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot and cook for 40 minutes to extract the juice. 2. Add water to the residue and cook for another 30 minutes to extract the juice. Combine the two juices. Efficacy: Nourishing qi and blood. Suitable for: People with insufficient qi and blood, manifested as pale complexion, dizziness, slow healing of wounds, joint pain, etc.

Angelica and Codonopsis Soup

Angelica Codonopsis Black Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 20g of Angelica, 15g of Codonopsis, 30g of lotus seeds, 20g of lily bulbs, 10g of Astragalus, 50g of barley, 20g of red dates, half a black chicken. Method: 1. Soak all the ingredients in water for 20 minutes. 2. Put the black chicken in the pot and boil it for 3-4 minutes. Remove, wash and set aside. 3. Put all the ingredients and the black chicken into the pot, add 2 liters of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 2 hours. Add salt to taste 15 minutes before boiling. Efficacy: Nourishing blood and promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, tonifying the middle and invigorating qi. Suitable for: People with insufficient blood and qi, dull complexion, weak limbs, fatigue, and dizziness.

Angelica and Pig Heart Soup

Angelica Codonopsis Pig Heart Soup

Ingredients: 15g of Angelica, 1 pig heart, 20g of Codonopsis. Method: 1. Wash the Codonopsis and Angelica with water. Slice the pig heart and ginger. 2. Heat a clean pot, add clear soup, pig heart, ginger slices, Codonopsis, and Angelica. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Season and serve. Efficacy: Nourishing the heart and invigorating qi, nourishing blood and calming the mind. Suitable for: People who are weak after illness or childbirth, suffer from insomnia and vivid dreams, and patients with menopausal syndrome.

Angelica and Squab Soup

Angelica Squab Soup

Ingredients: 50g of Angelica, 15g of longan, 25g of Chinese wolfberry, 1 squab. Method: 1. Cut the squab into pieces, blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then remove and wash. 2. Put Chinese wolfberry, Angelica (sliced), longan, and squab in a container, add 1000g of boiling water, simmer over medium heat for 40 minutes, add salt before serving. Efficacy: Nourishing blood and enhancing beauty, invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi. Suitable for: People with weak constitution and anemia.