1. Can pregnant women eat Angelica sinensis?

Pregnant women cannot eat Angelica sinensis. Although Angelica sinensis has a nourishing effect, it is not suitable for pregnant women. Angelica sinensis has the effect of nourishing and activating blood. Pregnant women eating angelica will stimulate uterine contraction, causing vaginal bleeding, which can lead to miscarriage in severe cases. If pregnant women want to eat Angelica sinensis, they can wait until after delivery and when the lochia has been eliminated. Otherwise, it may lead to an increase in lochia, prolong the appearance of lochia, cause excessive blood loss in the body, and cause harm to the body.

2. Who should not eat angelica?

Except for pregnant women, menstruating women should not eat Angelica sinensis. Angelica sinensis has the effect of promoting blood circulation. If consumed during menstruation, it will lead to increased blood loss and adversely affect women's health. In addition, people with diarrhea should not eat Angelica sinensis, because Angelica sinensis has a laxative effect, and eating it will aggravate the condition of people with diarrhea. In addition, patients with symptoms such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, insufficient Qi and blood, headache, dizziness, etc. should not eat Angelica sinensis.

3. Side effects of Angelica sinensis

Although Angelica sinensis has many benefits for the body, special attention should be paid to the dosage when taking it. Overdose of Angelica sinensis may cause drowsiness, fatigue and other side effects. These side effects will disappear after stopping the medication. Acupoint injection of angelica volatile oil can cause nausea, dry mouth, headache, fever and other symptoms, which can be relieved after a period of time. If taken in large doses, blood pressure can drop. Increasing the dose can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and respiratory arrest. Therefore, clinical attention must be paid to the dosage of Angelica sinensis, and it is best to take it as directed by your doctor. After taking the medicine, patients should also pay attention to whether there are any adverse reactions. Once obvious symptoms appear, seek medical attention promptly.