Can I Take Danggui Pills During Menstruation?
Angelica Pill should not be taken during menstruation to prevent stimulation of qi and blood, which may lead to increased bleeding. Generally, Angelica Pill should be avoided during menstruation, and the diet should be adjusted to be light and alcohol should be completely prohibited during the medication process. Angelica Pill has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which may directly lead to increased menstrual flow. During menstruation, the body's qi and blood are relatively weak, and medications related to qi and blood should be avoided.
Angelica Pill is a commonly used medicine for tonifying blood and regulating menstruation in gynecology. It is a dark brown honeyed pill, mainly composed of Angelica and Astragalus. Astragalus is honey-fried, which can not only reduce the bitterness of the medicine, improve the taste of the medicine, but also reduce the dryness of the medicine to a certain extent. Angelica nourishes blood and activates blood circulation, while Astragalus greatly tonifies the spleen and lung qi to nourish the source of blood production. By tonifying qi and generating blood, yin and yang are balanced. Angelica is one of the most commonly used traditional Chinese medicines, which has the functions of enriching blood, activating blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, lubricating the intestines and moisturizing dryness. Angelica Pill has the effect of activating and enriching blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and is suitable for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, rheumatic pain, and injuries caused by falls and bruises.
Oral administration of Angelica decoction and powder in regular dosages may occasionally cause fatigue, drowsiness, and other reactions, which usually disappear after discontinuation. Injection of Angelica volatile oil at acupoints may cause reactions such as fever, headache, dry mouth, nausea, which usually resolve spontaneously. Administration of large dosages can cause a decrease in blood pressure in experimental animals, and further increase in dosage may lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure and cessation of breathing. The ethyl ether extract of Angelica has strong toxicity and can cause death in experimental animals with a small amount. Therefore, clinical use of Angelica should not exceed the recommended dosage, and attention should be paid to any adverse reactions after administration.
Angelica has a pungent aroma and is not suitable for people with excessive menstruation, bleeding tendency, yin deficiency and internal heat, or loose stool. Improper medication may worsen bleeding, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
