Angelica sinensis can be taken before and after menstruation, but its contraindications should not be taken by patients.
Angelica sinensis is the dried root of Angelica sinensis, family Umbelliferae. It is sweet, pungent and warm in nature. It belongs to the liver, heart and spleen meridians. It can nourish blood and activate blood circulation, regulate menstruation and relieve pain, and moisten the bowels. Used for blood deficiency, dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, cold abdominal pain, rheumatism paralysis, bruises, carbuncle (a kind of poisonous sores, occurring on the surface of the body, limbs, internal organs of the acute suppurative disease) sores, intestinal dryness and constipation.
It should not be taken by patients suffering from fever and bleeding, and should be taken with caution by people suffering from dampness and fullness in the middle of the body (too much dampness leading to fullness and discomfort in the spleen and stomach) and those suffering from loose stools. If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.