What are the effects and contraindications of Astragalus powder?

Astragalus is the rhizome of a plant, which is generally grayish white in color. Astragalus can not only be eaten as a medicinal material, but can also be used to make soups or cook dishes. It is very good for nourishing the body. In order to facilitate taking, Astragalus is usually processed into powder, which is very convenient to take. Astragalus powder has many effects on the body. It can not only improve the body's immunity, but also prevent and treat many diseases.

Efficacy and contraindications of Astragalus powder

effect:

1. Protect the digestive system. Whether it is the gastrointestinal tract or the liver and gallbladder, Astragalus can play a good protective role. Patients with hepatitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, etc. are treated with Astragalus.

2. Reduce sweating and prevent loss of appetite. Some people have weak constitutions and often sweat profusely, or sweat after the slightest activity. This type of people is particularly suitable for drinking Astragalus tea.

3. Delay aging. Modern research has found that astragalus can not only dilate coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and enhance immune function, but also slow down the process of cell aging.

4. Protect the heart. Astragalus itself has the effects of strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure, resisting arrhythmia, and protecting the cardiovascular system. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for people with poor cardiovascular system. Ordinary people can also prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases by soaking in water.

Contraindications of Astragalus Powder

1. It is not suitable to be eaten when there is food stagnation.

Some people have spleen deficiency and poor digestion function, which leads to indigestion. At this time, if the symptoms are mainly food accumulation, it is not suitable to use Astragalus, because Astragalus is nourishing and greasy and hinders the spleen, which is not conducive to digestion. Food should be digested first to enable the spleen and stomach to digest food, and then consider replenishing Qi and spleen.

2. Do not eat when you have a cold, sore throat, or fever.

Many people usually use Astragalus to nourish the spleen and qi. However, if you catch a cold at this time, it is caused by wind-heat, fire-heat, and lung-heat. You should first dispel the wind and heat and treat the cold. Temporarily stop using Astragalus and resume using it after the cold is healed.

3. People with damp heat can eat it

However, if damp-heat is blocked, fire poison, sores, etc., the treatment should focus on clearing heat, removing dampness and detoxifying. Astragalus can easily increase fire, and is not suitable for damp-heat and fire poison.