Can I take Ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin) for insufficient blood supply to the heart?

Astragalus can be consumed for insufficient blood supply to the heart.

Insufficient blood supply to the heart, medically referred to as coronary insufficiency or coronary heart disease, is primarily associated with myocardial ischemia caused by coronary artery atherosclerosis. Astragalus, as a traditional Chinese herb, has multiple effects, including nourishing the blood, enriching yin, moistening dryness, and stopping bleeding. In treating insufficient cardiac blood supply, astragalus can play an auxiliary role in improving the condition. Additionally, astragalus can regulate low blood pressure and increase blood perfusion, thereby alleviating discomfort symptoms caused by insufficient cardiac blood supply, such as palpitations, heart pounding, and chest tightness.

However, for patients with insufficient cardiac blood supply, astragalus has limited direct therapeutic effect. The treatment of insufficient cardiac blood supply should primarily focus on improving coronary blood flow and controlling risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, such as using antiplatelet agents, lipid-regulating drugs, and beta blockers. Although astragalus offers benefits, it cannot replace standard medical treatment.

Therefore, patients with insufficient cardiac blood supply should undergo dietary regulation under a doctor's guidance and should not blindly rely on astragalus or any single food to improve their condition.