Angelica sinensis, also known as Danggui, can be used to make tea, cook porridge, and stew soup in daily life. As a kind of Chinese herbal medicine for nourishing Qi, Angelica sinensis can have a good nourishing effect on the human body. So what are the benefits and effects of Angelica sinensis?
【Benefits and Effects of Angelica sinensis】
1. Promotes blood production
The most common effect of Angelica sinensis is to promote blood production. Soaking Angelica sinensis in water can produce a substance that promotes the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells, so it has a great effect on improving anemia.
2. Improves lung ventilation function
Angelica sinensis has a good inhibitory effect on the nervous system, so it can effectively improve lung ventilation. Eating Angelica sinensis is helpful for physical recovery.
3. Enhances immune function
For many people with low immune function who are prone to colds and other diseases, eating Angelica sinensis can effectively enhance the immune function. It also has a good promoting effect on lymphocyte transformation.
【Contraindications of Angelica sinensis】
1. Patients with diarrhea
Angelica sinensis has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and facilitating bowel movements. Eating Angelica sinensis can promote intestinal function. Therefore, for many patients with diarrhea, choosing Angelica sinensis at this time would worsen the condition and cause more severe diarrhea. Therefore, patients with diarrhea should not eat Angelica sinensis.
2. People with poor digestion
Angelica sinensis can easily cause stagnation of the spleen and stomach Qi, leading to abdominal distension. Therefore, it is contraindicated for patients with poor digestion and those who are prone to abdominal distension.
In addition, it is not recommended to eat Angelica sinensis for women with excessive menstrual flow, toothache, colds, and sore throat.
3. People with excessive heat and bleeding
Due to the hot nature of Angelica sinensis, it is forbidden for people with excessive heat and bleeding to take it. It should also be used with caution for people with dampness and diarrhea, and pregnant women.
The above are the contraindications of Angelica sinensis. For more information on traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness, please follow the Chinese Medicinal Herbs Trading Network.
