Lamb Soup with Angelica Root

This lamb soup with angelica root (dang gui) is supposed to promote blood circulation and ease menstrual cramps. brown granite countertops

It is a common tonic soup that new mothers drink during confinement (the month after the baby is born where the mother take time to recuperate). The angelica root helps the expanded uterus shrink and dispel any residual blood left. It aids recuperation, and reduces post-natal fatigue. Lamb is considered a warm food and is therefore good for new mothers. Laptop adapters

Chinese angelica or dang gui is a popular chinese herb used to alleviate quite a number of ailments related to women. I, for one, will drink chinese soups prepared with angelica root (dang gui) right after my menstrual cycle has ended. Marlboro Cigarettes

Buy old ginger that are still plump and yellowish brown in colour.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Parboil the lamb in a pot of boiling water with the vinegar.

2. Wash and scrub the old ginger. Cut into thick slices.

3. Place the lamb, ginger and angelica root in a pot, add sufficient water to cover the ingredients.

4. Bring to a boil on high heat, lower heat to a simmer and cook for an hour.

5. Add the salt and cooking wine according to taste.