Common dosage of Astragalus

Although there are many people who are not familiar with Chinese herbal medicine, many pharmacies now sell various Chinese herbal medicines. It is very convenient if people want to regulate their bodies through important herbs. Astragalus is a traditional Chinese medicine that people often use to soak in water. Many women use it with other traditional Chinese medicines such as chrysanthemum to regulate their bodies. So how much Astragalus is usually used to avoid causing harm to the body?

1. How many grams of Astragalus should be soaked in water at a time

If you are using Astragalus to make tea, you can use about 5 to 10 grams at a time. Soak it in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes and then drink it instead of tea. It can be brewed repeatedly. Astragalus can be soaked in a cup of water 2 to 3 times. Note that it is best to use freshly boiled water to bring out the medicinal flavor. It is not advisable to take Astragalus water that has been left overnight.

It is best not to use more than 15 grams of Astragalus each time, because excessive Astragalus will disrupt the balance of the internal environment after entering the body, causing various discomforts in the body, common symptoms include irritability, aggravated dizziness, poor sleep quality, red cheeks, etc.

If it is decocted and taken, about 30 grams will be enough. If 15 grams of wolfberry is added at the same time, it will be more effective for people with weak qi and blood.

Tips: There is no specific time limit for drinking Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water, but it is recommended not to drink it before going to bed. After breakfast in the morning, it is a good idea to drink a cup of Astragalus tea to start the new day happily. Before soaking in water, it is best to soak the astragalus for 15-20 minutes, and then boil it or soak it directly in hot water. If you don’t have time, it is more appropriate to soak it in hot water. It is better to boil it when you have time.

2. How to soak Astragalus in water

(1) Astragalus, wolfberry and red dates tea

Dosage: 15g of Astragalus, a handful of wolfberries, and 5-6 red dates.

Method: Put astragalus, wolfberry and red dates into a pot and cook. Bring to a boil over high heat, simmer for 5 minutes, then continue to cook until boiling. Just add sugar to taste, but it’s okay without adding sugar.

(2) Wolfberry Ginseng Tea

Dosage: 2g Astragalus, 2g Ginseng

Method: 1. Warm the teacup with boiling water, drain the water to increase the temperature of the tea set, put the astragalus and ginseng into the cup, pour in boiling water, cover the cup, and steep for about 8-10 minutes before drinking. 2. You can also prepare a cooking pot, put the astragalus and ginseng into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil, then turn to low heat and cook for about 20 minutes before removing from heat.

3. After the soup is warm, you can add a little honey according to personal preference, mix well and drink it.

(III) Astragalus Lung Nourishing Tea

Dosage: 30g Astragalus, 15g Ophiopogon japonicus, 6g each Schisandra chinensis and Prunus mume.

Preparation: Boil astragalus, ophiopogon, schisandra and black plum in water to extract juice, then season with honey.