Dang Gui, known as Angelica sinensis, is one of the most important blood-nourishing and circulation-activating herbsin de Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde (TCM). Het wordt veel gebruikt om regulate menstruation, enrich the blood, relieve pain, and support women’s health. Dang Gui is often included in formulas for fatigue, irregular menstruation, postpartum recovery, blood deficiency, and pain caused by poor circulation.
Functies en voordelen
Voedt en versterkt het bloed
Behandelt anemia, pale complexion, dizziness, and fatigue caused by blood deficiency.
Regulates Menstruation and Relieves Menstrual Pain
Vaak gebruikt voor irregular menstruation, cramps, and postpartum recovery.
Promotes Circulation and Relieves Pain
Helpt bij poor blood circulation, joint pain, numbness, and muscle stiffness.
Bevochtigt de darmen en verlicht constipatie
Gebruikt voor dry stools and constipation caused by blood deficiency.
Supports the Liver and Reduces Stress
Calms the mind and alleviates irritability, tension, and emotional imbalances.
Indicaties
Personen met fatigue, dizziness, pale complexion, or anemia
Women experiencing irregular menstruation, cramps, or postpartum weakness
Mensen met poor circulation, numbness, or pain caused by blood stasis
Patiënten met dry stools and constipation due to blood deficiency
Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tong: Pale with a thin white coating (indicating blood deficiency)
Pols: Thin and weak (suggesting blood deficiency or poor circulation)
Common TCM Patterns Treated by Dang Gui
Bloedtekort – Fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, menstrual irregularities
Bloedstagnatie – Painful menstruation, joint pain, poor circulation
Leverbloedtekort – Irritability, tension, emotional instability
Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Niet geschikt voor personen met diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency.
Vermijden in gevallen van excessive menstrual bleeding or blood heat.
Voorzichtig gebruiken tijdens zwangerschap, especially in high doses.
Conclusie
Dang Gui is a fundamental herb in TCM for blood nourishment, circulation, and women’s health. Het vermogen om regulate menstruation, relieve pain, and improve vitality makes it a key remedy for blood deficiency and overall well-being.
