Chinese angelica is a medicinal plant, also known as female ginseng and dong quai. It has hollow stem, which can reach 2.5 m tall, and white flowers.
Its root can be used as a home remedy to soften the symptoms of menopause and normalize the menstrual cycle and its scientific name is Angelica sinensis .
This medicinal plant can be bought in natural products stores and its capsules can be bought in some markets and pharmacies of manipulation, with the average price of 30 reais.
What is Angelica Chinese
It is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, premature ejaculation, arthritis, anemia, cirrhosis, constipation, migraine, abdominal pain after childbirth, uterine bleeding, rheumatism, ulcer, menopausal symptoms and irregular menstruation.
See: Home Remedy for Menopause
Properties of Chinese Angelica
It has an analgesic, antibiotic, anticoagulant, anti-rheumatic, anti-anemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, laxative, uterine stimulant, cardiac tonic and respiratory tone.
Mode of use of Chinese Angelica
The part used to make home remedy is its root.
- For tea: Use 30 g of Chinese angelica root quai for 3 cups of water. Put the boiling water on the root, then let stand in container with lid for 30 minutes, strain and take.
- To use the extract : Use 50 to 80 g of dry root extract with food 6 times a day.
Side Effects of Chinese Angelica
The use of high doses can cause diarrhea, headaches and sensitivity to light causing skin eruptions and inflammations, so it should only be used under medical supervision.
Contraindications of Chinese Angelica
This plant should not be used by children, in pregnancy, in women who are breastfeeding and with excessive menstrual flow.
