Encyclopedia of efficacy and functions of wine angelica

First paragraph: content overview
Wine Angelica is a traditional Chinese medicine made from Angelica sinensis and rice wine. It combines the properties of Angelica sinensis for nourishing and activating blood circulation and the effect of Rice wine for warming and dispersing cold. It is mainly used in clinical practice.Blood deficiency and chlorosis, irregular menstruation, rheumatic arthralgiaSymptoms. Its core functions can be summarized into three points: first, it nourishes blood and regulates menstruation, improving women's lack of qi and blood; second, it activates blood circulation and relieves pain, relieves joint pain; third, it moistens the intestines and relieves constipation. Secondary effects include immunity enhancement, antioxidant, etc. The pharmacological mechanisms and application scenarios will be analyzed in detail below in order of priority.

Paragraph 2: Blood-enriching and menstrual-regulating effects
The blood-tonifying effect of wine angelica stems from itsFerulic acid, angelica polysaccharideand other active ingredients can stimulate the hematopoietic function of bone marrow and improve pale complexion, dizziness and fatigue caused by anemia. For irregular menstruation, "Compendium of Materia Medica" records its effect of "harmony and blood replenishing", and is especially suitable for those with blood deficiency dysmenorrhea and delayed menstruation. Modern research shows that its volatile oil components can regulate estrogen levels,

Data source	efficient
"Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine" 2020 Research	The effective rate for primary dysmenorrhea is 82.3%

, often used in combination with white peony root and Chuanxiong root.

Paragraph 3: Application of blood circulation and pain relief
After the rice wine is prepared, the wine AngelicaPromoting blood circulation and removing blood stasisThe effect is significantly enhanced. The ligustilide contained in it can inhibit platelet aggregation and promote local blood circulation. For joint swelling and pain caused by wind-cold dampness, it can be used together with Qianghuo and Duhuo; when there is blood stasis, swelling and pain after a bruise, safflower and peach kernels are often used. It should be noted that people with yin deficiency and excessive fire or bleeding tendency should use it with caution to avoid aggravating symptoms.

Paragraph 4: Soothing intestines and other effects
wine angelicaDietary fiber and volatile oilThe synergistic effect can lubricate the intestines and relieve senile constipation or postpartum blood deficiency constipation. In addition, its antioxidant components (such as angelica ketone) can scavenge free radicals, and animal experiments have shown that it can improve immunity.

research institute	result
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Experiment	Mouse macrophage activity increased by 37%

, but the clinical evidence still needs further verification.

Paragraph 5: Summary and Notes
As a traditional medicinal and food material, wine angelica needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation: it is suitable for people with blood deficiency and blood stasis. The recommended daily dosage is 6-12 grams, which can be used in decoctions or medicinal meals. Its core value lies inReplenish without stagnating, live without damagingcharacteristics, but it is contraindicated by pregnant women and people with hot and humid constitutions. Follow your doctor's advice when using it and avoid taking it with anticoagulant drugs. Only by using it rationally can its unique advantages of "holy medicine in the blood" be brought into play.

Quote sources:
1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 Edition 1
2. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica"
3. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine "Research on Angelica Angelica Processing Technology" 2018
4. "Chinese Clinical Materia Medica" edited by Zhang Tingmo