When it comes to Angelica sinensis, the first thing that comes to mind is its blood nourishing properties. However, the benefits of Angelica sinensis go beyond just blood nourishment. As research on Angelica sinensis deepens, we discover many other uses for it. Today, we will mainly focus on the methods of consuming Angelica sinensis and its therapeutic effects.
Methods of Consuming Angelica sinensis
1. Angelica sinensis and ginseng stewed pig heart
Ingredients: 1 pig heart, 15g Angelica sinensis, 20g Codonopsis (or 10g ginseng).
Instructions: Wash the Codonopsis and Angelica sinensis, then boil them in water for 30 minutes. Remove the herbal residue and add the pig heart, ginger, scallion, pepper, and salt. Cook until the pig heart is tender and ready to eat.
Usage: Eat the pig heart and drink the soup.
Effects: This recipe has the benefits of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and promoting blood circulation. It is suitable for symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, anemia, and neurasthenia.
2. Angelica sinensis and ginseng stewed hen
Ingredients: 15g Angelica sinensis, 15g Codonopsis, 1 hen (approximately 1500g), scallion, ginger, cooking wine, and salt.
Instructions: After slaughtering and cleaning the hen, stuff the Angelica sinensis and Codonopsis into the hen's abdomen. Place the hen in a clay pot and add scallion, ginger, cooking wine, salt, and an appropriate amount of water. Bring the pot to a boil on high heat, then switch to low heat and simmer until the chicken is tender.
Usage: When eating, divide the meat and the soup into separate servings.
Effects: This recipe nourishes blood and strengthens the body. It is suitable for chronic hepatitis and various types of anemia caused by liver and spleen blood deficiency.
3. Angelica sinensis, Astragalus, and pigeon soup
Ingredients: 1 pigeon, 20g Angelica sinensis, 50g Astragalus, 20g Chinese yam, 20g red dates.
Instructions: Remove the feathers and internal organs of the pigeon, wash and cut it into pieces. Put the pieces into a clay pot with water, herbs, and seasonings, and cook until the pigeon meat is tender.
Usage: Eat the meat and drink the soup.
Effects: This recipe nourishes qi and blood, replenishes deficiencies, and is suitable for post-illness or postpartum weakness, palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, forgetfulness, memory decline, poor appetite, anemia, neurosis, and menopausal syndrome.
4. Angelica sinensis, Peony, and longevity wine
Ingredients: 30g Angelica sinensis, 30g Chinese Peony, 30g White Peony, 30g Rehmannia, 30g White Atractylodes, 30g Poria, 30g Ophiopogon, 30g Eucommia, 30g Gastrodia, 20g Cinnamon, 30g Chinese date, 30g Polygonum multiflorum, 30g dried tangerine peel, 30g dried ginger.
Instructions: Cut the above herbs into coarse powder and put them in a ceramic jar. Add 2000ml of white wine and let it soak for 15 days before consuming. Drink 15-30ml, 1-2 times a day.
Usage: Drink the wine.
Effects: This recipe nourishes essence and blood, tonifies the liver and kidneys, regulates the spleen and stomach, and dispels wind and dampness.
