Danggui is mainly produced in Gansu, Yunnan, and Sichuan provinces, with the best quality found in Minxian County, Dingxi City, Gansu, which is known as the "hometown of Chinese Danggui".
[Benefits of Danggui]
When it comes to Danggui, do you know the benefits of consuming it? Let me list a few for you.
1: Nourishes and replenishes blood
Danggui is known as the "number one blood tonic". It is suitable for people with symptoms of blood deficiency such as yellowish complexion, pale lips, dizziness, insomnia, especially women during menstruation and postpartum period.
2: Activates blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Danggui has the function of promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and regulating menstruation. It is also known as the "holy medicine for gynecological disorders", especially suitable for women with dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and early menstruation. Danggui contains a large amount of vitamins, organic acids, volatile oils, and trace elements, which can dilate peripheral blood vessels, reduce blood vessel resistance, and improve blood circulation.
3: Anti-aging
Studies have shown that Danggui can effectively inhibit the formation of freckles, age spots, and senile plaques. In addition, Danggui also has the effect of treating senile dementia.
4: Boosts immune system
Danggui contains substances such as sodium ferulate, which has a significant effect on enhancing and regulating immune function.
[Methods of consuming Danggui]
As a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in clinical practice, Danggui has high medicinal value. Generally, Danggui can be sliced and boiled in water for consumption, or soaked in hot water for drinking. It can also be combined with other drugs to make Chinese patent medicines for treatment. Danggui can also be used in combination with other ingredients to make medicated diets.
[Common ways to consume Danggui]
Here are two basic methods of preparing Danggui:
1. Danggui wine
Clean the Danggui and put it into a jar, then pour in prepared white wine. After sealing the jar, store it in a cool place. It can be consumed after about half a month.
2. Danggui ginger lamb soup
Cut lamb into pieces, slice ginger and Danggui, clean them, and put them directly into a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer. After the lamb is cooked, add prepared pepper powder, salt, and other seasonings. Then it's ready to be served. Enjoy the meat and soup.
