The efficacy and function of Astragalus

In Chinese medicine, Astragalus is known as a holy medicine for replenishing qi. It has the unique effect of replenishing blood and is often used with Angelica sinensis. Angelica sinensis can produce blood, which is what is said about Astragalus. Astragalus is sweet, warm in nature, non-toxic, and has a relatively light aroma but a relatively strong taste. It has many functions and effects, and some have their own unique effects. It is often used as a food supplement, especially in terms of blood tonic.

Analyzing from the characteristics of Astragalus, it has many functions and effects. It is one of the widely used medicinal supplements. Its therapeutic value is also very high. It can nourish the spleen and replenish qi, promote diuresis and reduce swelling, improve our body's immunity, regulate blood sugar levels, and has antibacterial effects.

The therapeutic value of Astragalus:

The roots of the leguminous herb plants Astragalus mongolica and Astragalus membranaceus. It is produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang and other places. Dig up in spring and autumn, remove the fibrous roots and root heads, and dry them in the sun. Sliced, used raw or roasted with honey

It tastes sweet and is slightly warm in nature. It can nourish the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the lungs and strengthen the exterior, and promote diuresis and reduce swelling.

Contains saponins, sucrose, polysaccharides, multiple amino acids, folic acid, and various trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and copper.

It has the effects of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver, diuresis, anti-aging, anti-stress, lowering blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. It can eliminate proteinuria in experimental nephritis, enhance myocardial contractility, and regulate blood sugar levels.

[Use] Used for spleen and stomach qi deficiency; spleen qi deficiency, sinking of middle qi, prolapse of organs (rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, gastric prolapse, etc.); weak lung qi, cough, shortness of breath; spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency, susceptibility to colds; edema due to qi deficiency, difficulty urinating; insufficient qi and blood, anemia and sallow complexion, or numbness of limbs, or sores and ulcers that are difficult to heal; thirst (diabetes).

Benefits of Astragalus:

Astragalus replenishes Qi and strengthens the exterior, promotes diuresis, removes toxins, discharges pus, heals sores and promotes tissue regeneration. It is used for fatigue due to qi deficiency, loose stools due to poor appetite, sinking of qi in the middle, long-term diarrhea and prolapse of the anus, bloody stool and metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating due to superficial deficiency, edema due to qi deficiency, carbuncle that is difficult to heal, long-term ulceration, blood deficiency and jaundice, internal heat and thirst; chronic nephritis proteinuria, diabetes.

Effects of Astragalus:

1. Enhance immune function 2. Effect on interferon 3. Enhance the body's ability to tolerate hypoxia and stress 4. Promote body metabolism 5. Improve heart function

6. Antihypertensive effect 7. Liver protection effect 8. Blood sugar regulation 9. Antibacterial and antiviral effect 10. Hormone-like effect

Astragalus has a unique property that it can rise or fall, and is the yang among yangs. It has been considered a qi-replenishing substance since ancient times, and astragalus is always indispensable because it contains a variety of trace elements. Astragalus is generally harvested in spring and autumn. It is a leguminous herb and is produced in mountainous Mongolia, Gansu and other places. The unique effects and functions of Astragalus bring great benefits to our lives and other industries.