The difference between Codonopsis and Astragalus

There are many common medicinal herbs in life. Different medicinal herbs have different effects. Many people cannot distinguish some similar medicinal herbs. Therefore, before using such medicinal herbs, you must first understand them. In this way, when using them, you will know what kind of medicinal herbs you want to choose. For example, the difference between Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus is relatively large, and their effects are also different.

Many people are not very clear about the difference between Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus. There is a big difference between these two medicinal materials, and they are also different in treating diseases. The following is a detailed introduction so that you can have a better understanding of them.

The difference between Codonopsis and Astragalus:

Astragalus can replenish qi, nourish the spleen, and benefit the lungs and strengthen the exterior. Codonopsis can only strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, but it has no power to consolidate the exterior. However, Codonopsis can also invigorate qi and promote the production of body fluids, while Astragalus has no effect on promoting the production of body fluids. Astragalus can also promote diuresis, while Codonopsis has no diuretic effect. Atractylodes macrocephala mainly replenishes the spleen qi, and can strengthen the spleen and dry dampness. Codonopsis pilosula replenishes Qi and nourishes the spleen and lungs, but its ability to dry out dampness is not as strong as that of Atractylodes macrocephala. Huangjing can replenish qi, moisten the heart and lungs, replenish essence and marrow, and help the tendons and bones, but it is mild in nature and its effects are slow, so it takes a long time to be effective. Codonopsis pilosula replenishes qi and its effect is quick. Due to different origins, there are two types of Codonopsis pilosula: "Taiwan Codonopsis pilosula" (Taiwan ginseng) and Lu Codonopsis pilosula. The efficacy is similar. There is no such distinction in pharmacies nowadays.

Codonopsis pilosula

Efficacy: Nourish the middle and replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and benefit the lungs. Used for spleen and lung weakness, shortness of breath, palpitations, poor appetite, loose stools, asthenia and cough, internal heat and thirst

The effect is similar to that of ginseng but weaker. 1. Spleen and lung qi deficiency syndrome. 2. Deficiency of both Qi and blood. 3. Syndrome of Qi and Body Fluid Injury

Astragalus

Efficacy: It has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, restraining sweat and preventing loss of body fluids, supporting sores and promoting tissue regeneration, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is used to treat fatigue due to qi deficiency, sinking of qi in the middle, prolapse of the anus due to long-term diarrhea, bloody stool and metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating due to superficial deficiency, carbuncles that are difficult to heal, long-term ulcers that do not heal, blood deficiency and sallow complexion, internal heat and thirst, chronic nephritis, proteinuria, diabetes, etc. Roasted Astragalus membranaceus can replenish Qi and nourish the middle, while raw Astragalus membranaceus can strengthen the exterior and support sores.

The above is a detailed introduction to the differences between Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus. When choosing them, you should also pay attention to using them in appropriate amounts. Astragalus membranaceus can be used to make tea, but the amount put in should not be too much each time. Codonopsis pilosula can be added when making delicacies, which is also very good for nourishing the body. A common way to make Codonopsis pilosula is to stew chicken, so that the medicinal properties of Codonopsis pilosula are well preserved.