Angelica sinensis: tonify blood, regulate menstruation, promote blood circulation and relieve pain, moisten intestines and relieve constipation.
Astragalus membranaceus: invigorating qi and spleen, rising yang and relieving depression, benefiting stomach and consolidating exterior, inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, supporting toxin and promoting granulation.
There is a side in synopsis of the golden chamber called Danggui ginger mutton soup.
Ingredients: 30g of Angelica sinensis, 30g of ginger and 500g of mutton. Practice: put a proper amount of water into the casserole, put the mutton into the pot, then add the Chinese angelica and ginger slices, boil over high fire, and then simmer 1.5 hours until the mutton is cooked. Take out angelica and ginger slices, drink soup and eat meat. Efficacy: warming the middle, enriching blood and dispelling cold.