Astragalus and Angelica together in water is not recommended to drink every day. Because of the warm nature of the two medicines, may cause fire, serious cases may also increase the burden on the liver and kidney function, bring adverse effects on the body; and the effective dosage of Chinese medicine in water is limited, it may be difficult to achieve the purpose of treatment, usually need to be reasonably matched, the correct simmering in order to achieve the effect of treatment.
1. Astragalus is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature; it belongs to the spleen and lung meridian. It is used to replenish qi and elevate yang (replenish qi so that yang qi can rise), consolidate the surface and stop sweating (stop sweating by consolidating the surface of the muscle), diuretic and eliminate swelling (relieve urination and eliminate edema), promote the production of fluid and nourish blood (replenish the body’s water and blood), promote the circulation of stagnation and paralysis, astringent sores and promote the development of muscles (help sores to heal more quickly and promote the growth of new flesh) and other effects.
It can be used for treating qi deficiency and weakness, loose stools with little food (thin and unformed stools), sinking of the middle qi (deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi, which results in the falling of the internal organs), prolonged diarrhea and prolapse of the anus, and blood in the stools and leakage of menstrual flow (excessive menstrual flow or more than one drop of menstruation). Note: This medicine should not be used if the surface is solid and evil, the sores have just started, and the heat and toxin are abundant after ulceration.
2. Angelica sinensis is sweet, pungent and warm in nature; it belongs to the liver, heart and spleen meridians. It can tonify blood and regulate menstruation, activate blood circulation and relieve pain (relieving pain by removing blood stasis), and moisten the intestines and pass stools. It is used for treating blood deficiency and atrophy, dizziness and palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), menstrual closure and dysmenorrhea. It is contraindicated in cases of heat-rich bleeding, and should be taken with caution in cases of dampness-rich center fullness (too much dampness causing fullness and discomfort in the spleen and stomach) and unformed stools.
Chinese medicines or proprietary Chinese medicines should be used under the guidance of a Chinese doctor, and should not be used blindly by individuals to avoid adverse consequences.