 This herb is a favorite around the world in every natural medical manual. It is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as an antibacterial agent. It is used to calm the stomach and expel gas from the intestines. Practitioners of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and herbalists alike use it in the treatment of painful and abnormal menstruation and
premenstrual syndrome due to its Phytoestrogen effect on the body. It enriches the blood and promotes circulation, stimulates appetite, improves muscle tone, stimulates the immune system, has an anti-bacterial effect, moisturizes dryness and loosens the bowels. It is most commonly used for dyspepsia,
nausea, flatulence, borborygmus, flatulence,
menstrual cramps, colds, fevers,
headaches and nervous stomach. Common applications of angelica include:
Tincture: For menstrual pain, take ½ tsp of the
tincture with
water up to 4 times a day.
Hormonal and Immune System Tonic: 2 parts dong quai root, 1
part lady’s mantle, 1 part saw palmetto berries, 2 parts
Siberian ginseng root, 2 parts vitex berries, 1 part dandelion
root, 1 part corn silk Take 25-50 drops of this tincture three
times a day for 3-6 months.
Infusion: For poor circulation, infuse 1 tsp with 1 cup water
and drink 1-2 cups a day.
Soup: The chopped rhizome is commonly added to soups in
China.
Tonic Wine: Make a tonic wine with Chinese angelica and other
tonic or bitter herbs. To improve vitality, drink a wine
glassful daily.
Decoction (Boiled Tea): For anemia, take 1 cup of the
decoction 2-3 times a day. Take the tablets as a general woman’s
tonic.
This herb and formulas featuring this herb are available
through licensed health care practitioners, and may be
prescribed as herbal decoctions (teas you brew), or in
convenient tablets and fluid extracts. For information on
obtaining the benefits of TCM and natural medicine please
contact East West Center for Natural Medicine at 574-210-4982 |
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