Functions and indications of Panax notoginseng plus Astragalus

Many retired elderly people will arrange a lot of extracurricular activities for themselves to make their old age life rich and colorful. Some elderly people are very concerned about health issues and often watch health programs on TV. Some Chinese medicine health experts will introduce some daily health methods in health programs, ranging from diet to activities. Panax notoginseng and Astragalus are both traditional Chinese medicines. What diseases can Panax notoginseng and Astragalus treat?

1. Can Astragalus powder and Panax notoginseng powder be taken at the same time?

Generally, they can be taken at the same time.

Panax notoginseng powder is warm in nature, bitter in taste, and has the effect of promoting blood circulation. It has the effects of stopping bleeding, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain; Astragalus powder is sweet and slightly warm in nature, and has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, consolidating the exterior and restraining sweat; both have no obvious toxic side effects and no conflict of medicinal properties, so Panax notoginseng powder and Astragalus powder can be taken together.

2. Benefits of taking Astragalus powder and Panax notoginseng powder at the same time

1. Protect your heart

Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can help dilate the cardiovascular system, dissolve blood clots, reduce vascular congestion, and maintain blood vessel patency; Astragalus powder can dilate coronary arteries and improve myocardial blood supply. Taking both together can help maintain cardiovascular patency and blood supply, prevent blood vessel blockage, and thus protect the heart.

2. Lowers blood pressure

The notoginseng flavonoid compounds contained in Panax notoginseng powder have a good blood pressure lowering effect, can help restore vascular elasticity, clean blood, unclog blood vessels, and maintain normal blood flow rate; Astragalus has a bidirectional regulating effect on blood pressure. Small doses can help raise blood pressure, and large doses, exceeding 30 grams, can help lower blood pressure. Because Astragalus has the effect of replenishing Qi and invigorating Qi, it is often used to treat Qi, Yin and blood deficiency type hypertension.

3. Relieve fatigue

Panax notoginseng powder has a bidirectional regulatory effect on the nervous system. The protopanaxadiol saponin components in it can help inhibit the central nervous system, and protopanaxadiol saponins have a central nervous system stimulating effect, which can help improve physical and mental strength and relieve fatigue; Astragalus powder has the effect of replenishing qi and invigorating energy, which can help relieve physical and brain fatigue.

4. Enhance physical fitness

Panax notoginseng powder is rich in flavonoids, which can increase the function of immune cells and has an immunomodulatory effect. It can restore excessive or low immune responses to normal. Astragalus contains rich amino acids and polysaccharides, which can help replenish the body's nutrition. Astragalus has the effect of tonic, which can help enhance human immunity and strengthen physical fitness.