Astragalus, Angelica, and Lean Pork Soup
Ingredients
- Astragalus 20g
- Angelica sinensis 5g
- Lean pork 100g
- Ginger 2 slices
Principle
Astragalus tonifies qi and raises yang; angelica nourishes and moves blood. Tonifying qi moves blood; moving blood frees the collaterals—suited to post-stroke qi deficiency with blood stasis (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
For sequelae of qi deficiency and blood stasis—hemiplegia with weakness, pale tired face, shortness of breath, numb cold limbs, pale tongue with petechiae (syndrome differentiation required). Public clinical materials note improved rehabilitation metrics with astragalus–angelica medicated diets combined with nursing care—not a substitute for standard stroke treatment.
Method
- Blanch pork cubes; stew with astragalus, angelica, and ginger in a clay pot—high boil then low simmer about 1 hour; salt to taste.
How to use
- Drink soup and eat meat 2–3 times per week.
Caution
Not during common cold, fever, or excess fire. Consult a physician if on anticoagulants (angelica activates blood). Requires rehabilitation training and secondary prevention medication. A daily food-care recipe; not a substitute for medication.
Source
Acupuncture and rehabilitation materials from Qingxian Hospital of TCM for post-stroke sequelae; CNKI clinical research on astragalus–angelica qi-tonifying medicated congee. Pending manual verification.