When can’t you eat Angelica sinensis?
Angelica sinensis is a common traditional Chinese medicine that has the functions of nourishing blood, activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and is widely used in clinical TCM. However, not everyone is suitable for taking dong quai, and in some specific cases, consuming dong quai may cause adverse effects on the body. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of when not to eat Angelica sinensis, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Basic functions and contraindications of Angelica sinensis
The main functions of Angelica sinensis include enriching blood, activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, moistening intestines and laxative, etc. It is especially suitable for people with blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, etc. However, dong quai should be avoided or used with caution in the following situations:
| Contraindications | Reason |
|---|---|
| pregnant woman | Angelica has a blood-activating effect and may increase the risk of miscarriage |
| People with heavy menstruation | May worsen bleeding |
| Diarrhea patients | Angelica sinensis has a moistening effect on the intestines and may aggravate diarrhea |
| People with yin deficiency and strong fire | May aggravate symptoms of internal heat |
| People who are taking anticoagulant drugs | May increase risk of bleeding |
2. Recent hot topics: Misuse cases of Angelica sinensis
In the past 10 days, discussions about the misuse of dong quai have appeared on multiple health forums and social media. Here are a few typical cases:
| Case | question | result |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnant women take Angelica sinensis to replenish blood by themselves | Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy | Preservation of pregnancy after emergency medical treatment |
| People with heavy menstruation should take Angelica sinensis to regulate menstruation. | The duration of menstruation is extended to 10 days | Return to normal after deactivation |
| Postoperative patients take Angelica sinensis to promote recovery | Increased bleeding from wounds | The doctor recommends stopping taking it |
3. Interactions between Angelica sinensis and other drugs
Recently, pharmaceutical experts mentioned in health science popularization that taking Angelica sinensis and certain drugs at the same time may cause adverse reactions:
| drug type | interaction | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant drugs (such as warfarin) | increased risk of bleeding | avoid using simultaneously |
| antihypertensive drugs | May enhance blood pressure lowering effect | Monitor blood pressure closely |
| diuretics | May increase potassium loss | Pay attention to potassium supplementation |
4. Seasons and contraindications for taking Angelica sinensis
Traditional Chinese medicine experts pointed out in recent health lectures that seasonal changes also affect the use of dong quai:
| season | Things to note |
|---|---|
| summer | People with hot and humid constitutions should use it with caution as it may aggravate internal heat. |
| dry season | People with yin deficiency should use with caution as it may aggravate dry mouth. |
| rainy season | Use with caution if you are extremely wet, as it may aggravate the humidity. |
5. Alternatives to Angelica
For people who are not suitable for taking Angelica sinensis, Chinese medicine experts have recently recommended the following alternatives:
| Symptoms | Angelica taboos | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | pregnant woman | Rehmannia glutinosa, wolfberry |
| Irregular menstruation | Menorrhagia | Motherwort, Cyperus cyperus |
| constipation | Diarrhea | Hemp seeds, almonds |
6. Expert advice and summary
Based on recent expert opinions and clinical cases, we have summarized the following important suggestions:
1. Consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner before using Angelica sinensis, and never self-medicate.
2. Special groups of people (pregnant women, postoperative patients, etc.) should strictly avoid using Angelica sinensis.
3. People taking Western medicines need to pay special attention to drug interactions
4. Adjust the medication plan according to your own physical constitution and seasonal changes
5. If symptoms of discomfort occur, stop using it immediately and seek medical advice.
Although Angelica sinensis is a good medicine, it must be used symptomatically. I hope that the analysis in this article can help everyone use this traditional Chinese medicinal material more safely and rationally.
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