We all know that Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) is an excellent traditional Chinese medicine for nourishing blood and qi, especially for women with weak blood and qi, it is hailed as the "sacred medicine for gynecological diseases". This shows the blood-nourishing effect of Angelica sinensis. So besides Angelica sinensis, what other Chinese herbs are suitable for women?
1. Ginseng
Ginseng is a Chinese herb that replenishes qi and blood. It has the functions of tonifying the primordial qi, generating fluids, quenching thirst, and regulating the stomach's digestive function. Due to its ability to tonify the primordial qi, ginseng can be used for symptoms such as weak breathing, cold limbs, weak pulse, and low blood pressure in shock.
In addition, ginseng has the functions of invigorating and strengthening the body, anti-aging, and is suitable for conditions such as prolonged illness with physical weakness, palpitations, spontaneous sweating, cold limbs, shortness of breath, weakness, heart failure, and neurosis.
2. Angelica sinensis
In traditional Chinese medicine, Angelica sinensis has a sweet and thick taste that enters the spleen and nourishes the blood. It has the effects of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain. It is regarded as the "sacred medicine for gynecological blood diseases" and is mainly used for blood deficiency.
The most famous "blood-nourishing decoction with Angelica sinensis" is made by decocting 6 grams of Angelica sinensis and 30 grams of roasted Astragalus membranaceus in two bowls of water until one bowl remains. It is taken on an empty stomach and has remarkable effects in treating various symptoms of blood deficiency and weak qi.
3. Astragalus membranaceus
Astragalus membranaceus has a slightly warm nature and a sweet taste. It functions to replenish qi, raise yang, tonify qi, stabilize the exterior, promote tissue regeneration, and diuretic and reduce swelling. It is suitable for symptoms such as spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, non-healing ulcers, internal injuries, fatigue, spleen deficiency diarrhea, prolapse, and all conditions of weakened qi and blood deficiency.
4. Donkey-hide gelatin (Ejiao)
Donkey-hide gelatin is made from donkey skin and can significantly increase the amount of hemoglobin and red and white blood cells. Animal experiments suggest that it has a better blood-nourishing effect than iron supplements.
Or, you can decoct donkey-hide gelatin with Angelica sinensis, cooked Rehmannia glutinosa, Codonopsis pilosula, Polygonum multiflorum, and Lycium barbarum daily. The author believes that it is effective in treating liver and kidney yin deficiency anemia and for women to nourish blood and replenish qi.
