Angelica sinensis is a very commonly used medicine in clinical Chinese medicine and is the most commonly used medicine for treating blood diseases. It can make blood return to its proper place, so it is named Angelica. Angelica sinensis is a very important medicine in gynecology. It can be used to regulate menstruation and has a good effect on dysmenorrhea.
Angelica sinensis, white peony root, Corydalis corydalis, and other drugs used for clinical syndrome differentiation can treat amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and dysmenorrhea. In addition, for patients with various types of pre- and post-pregnancy or excessive menstrual flow, as well as some patients with blood deficiency, they can be combined with Rehmannia glutinosa, Chuanxiong, and White Peony Root. These four medicines are collectively called Siwu Decoction, which is a basic prescription for treating blood deficiency. Angelica also has the effect of nourishing blood. For palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, tinnitus, etc. caused by blood deficiency, angelica can be added to traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. For example, there are famous prescriptions such as Danggui Buxue Decoction, Guipi Decoction, and Yiguijian Decoction.
In addition, Angelica sinensis can also treat constipation and constipation caused by blood deficiency. If the intestines due to blood deficiency cannot be moistened and nourished, causing constipation, angelica root can be used with Cistanche deserticola and Achyranthes bidentata to moisten the intestines, nourish blood and relieve constipation.