Although Angelica and Astragalus are precious medicinal herbs, they should not be taken indiscriminately. The dosage and the suitable population should be discussed with a doctor to obtain their professional advice. Many people also consume them blindly, which can affect the body. So, who are the suitable and unsuitable people for Angelica and Astragalus tea? Let's find out together~
People with blood deficiency can drink Angelica and Astragalus tea as their daily water intake. Those with qi and blood deficiency, recovering from a long illness, and the elderly can also drink it. People with yin deficiency and excess heat, or those who are thin and weak, should try to drink less of this tea. Do not drink Angelica and Astragalus tea when you have a serious illness, and avoid consuming Astragalus during a cold. Angelica is a key herb for nourishing blood, used for heart and liver blood deficiency, sallow complexion, dizziness, and palpitations. It regulates menstrination to relieve pain, moistens the intestines to promote bowel movements. It is used for blood deficiency with sallow complexion, dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold, dryness-induced constipation, rheumatic arthralgia, traumatic injuries, and carbuncles sores.
Those with qi and blood deficiency, recovering from a long illness, in the post-operative recovery period, or who are elderly can drink more Angelica and Astragalus tea. People with yin deficiency and excess heat, or those who are thin and weak, should try to drink less of this tea. Patients with colds and women during their menstrual period should not drink Angelica and Astragalus tea.
Because of physical weakness or old age, people often experience some edema in their lower limbs. If it is due to "qi deficiency," Angelica can be taken regularly. People with chronic kidney disease may also often have edema, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Astragalus is sometimes a commonly used herb for treatment.